Richard Lovell Edgeworth (May 31, 1744-June 13, 1817) was a British writer and inventor. Born in Bath, England, he lived in Ireland. He was the father of Maria Edgeworth and 21 other children. A Trinity College and Oxford alumnus, he is credited, among other inventions, for creating a machine to measure the size of a plot of land. He also made strides in the developing educational methods. He died June 13, 1817. Image File history File links Richard_Edgeworth. ... Image File history File links Richard_Edgeworth. ... May 31 is the 151st day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (152nd in leap years), with 214 days remaining. ... // Events The third French and Indian War, known as King Georges War, breaks out at Port Royal, Nova Scotia The First Saudi State founded by Mohammed Ibn Saud Prague occupied by Prussian armies Ongoing events War of the Austrian Succession (1740-1748) Births January 10 - Thomas Mifflin, fifth President... June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ... For alternate meanings see Bath (disambiguation) Palladian Pulteney Bridge and the weir at Bath Bath is a city in south-west England, most famous for its baths fed by three hot springs. ... Maria Edgeworth (January 1, 1767-May 22, 1849) was an Irish novelist. ... The College of the Holy and Undivided Trinity of Queen Elizabeth near Dublin or more commonly Trinity College, Dublin was founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I, and is the only constituent college of the University of Dublin, Irelands oldest university. ... The University of Oxford, located in the city of Oxford, England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world. ... June 13 is the 164th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (165th in leap years), with 201 days remaining. ... 1817 was a common year starting on Wednesday (see link for calendar). ...