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Lewis Fry Richardson (born 11 October 1881, died 30 September 1953) was a versatile scholar from the United Kingdom, engaged in various fields, including mathematics, physics, and psychology . He was born in Newcastle upon Tyne and passed away in Kilmun .
Richardson was educated at Durham University, King's College (Cambridge), Newcastle University, and Bootham School . Professionally, he worked as a paramedic, mathematician, psychologist, and physicist during his career, showcasing his diverse expertise .
He was known for his contributions to fractals, conflict modeling, and Richardson extrapolation . Some of his notable works include the Richardson number, Richardson extrapolation, and the modified Richardson iteration .
In recognition of his accomplishments, Richardson was awarded the Fellow of the Royal Society . He was the son of Catherine Fry (1838-1919) and David Richardson (1835-1913), and was married to Dorothy Garnett (1885-1956) .
