Richard Wainwright

Richard Wainwright may refer to:

  • Richard Wainwright (American Civil War naval officer) (1817–1862), Commander in the Union Navy during the American Civil War
  • Richard Wainwright (composer) (1757–1825), English church organist and composer
  • Richard Wainwright (politician) (1918–2003), British politician and businessman
  • Richard Wainwright (Spanish–American War naval officer) (1849–1926), officer in the United States Navy during the Spanish-American War
  • Richard Wainwright (World War I naval officer) (1881–1944), officer in the United States Navy during World War I, awarded the Medal of Honor

Famous quotes containing the word richard:

    “I am not what is called a civilized man, professor. I have done with society for reasons that seem good to me. Therefore I do not obey its laws.”
    —Earl Felton, and Richard Fleischer. Captain Nemo (James Mason)