# Richard Mulcaster

> Richard Mulcaster is known best for his headmasterships of Merchant Taylors' School and St Paul's School, both then in London, and for his pedagogic writings. He is often regarded as the founder of English language lexicography. He was also an Anglican priest.

*English politician (1530-1611)*

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## Identity
- **Profile type:** Politician
- **Category:** Politicians
- **Born:** 1530
- **Died:** 1611
- **Status:** deceased
- **Gender:** male

## Bio

Richard Mulcaster is known best for his headmasterships of Merchant Taylors' School and St Paul's School, both then in London, and for his pedagogic writings. He is often regarded as the founder of English language lexicography. He was also an Anglican priest.

## Fame
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