Richard Owen (1804–1892) was an English biologist, comparative anatomist and palaeontologist.
Richard Owen is also the name of:
Richard Owen (geologist) (1810–1890), Scottish-born American geologist, American Civil War officer, Indiana University professor, Purdue University president Bust of Richard Owen Richard Owen (minister) (1839–1887), Welsh Calvinistic minister Richard Owen (judge) (1922–2015), American composer and federal judge for the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York Richard Owen (rugby league) (born 1990), rugby league player for the Castleford Tigers Richard Owen (priest) (1899–1977), Archdeacon of St Asaph, 1964–1970
See also Richard Owens (disambiguation)