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Miniature of Richard of Wallingford, Abbot of St. Albans, mathematician and inventor of a mechanical astronomical clock. He is shown seated at his desk measuring with a pair of compasses.

  • Title of the book: History of the abbots of St Albans.
  • Author: Thomas of Walsingham
  • Date: 14th century
  • Language: Latin

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From The British Library; Record Number - c3919-08; Shelfmark - Cotton Claudius E. IV; Page Folio Number - f.201.

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