Christopher Wren
English architect and astronomer
Sir Christopher Wren FRS was an English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist who was one of the most highly acclaimed architects in the history of England. Wikipedia
Born: October 20, 1632, East Knoyle, United Kingdom
Died: February 25, 1723 (age 90 years), St. James's, London, United Kingdom
Buried: March 16, 1723, St. Paul's Cathedral, London, United Kingdom
Grandchild: Thomas Wren
Children: Gilbert Wren, William Wren, Christopher Wren Jr, and more
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Artworks
The Great Model
1674
Model for the High Altar
1697
Revised North Elevation Design
1702
Cross Section of a Giant Order Portico
1686
Perspective of a dome with a 24-by upper peristyle and an octagonal, concave-sided lower peristyle and drum
1691
Reconstruction of the First Model of Cathedral Design Proposal
1671
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Educated in Latin and Aristotelian physics at the University of Oxford, Wren was a founder of the Royal Society and served as its president from 1680 to 1682.
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Born. 18 February 1675. London, England, Europe. Died. 24 August 1747. Nationality: British; English. Gender: Male. Date of election for Royal Society ...
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Carved and gilt pine, mitred and pinned lap joint with bevelled edge. 4 inches wide. The gadrooned frame on this portrait of Sir Christopher Wren, visible in ...
Feb 24, 2023 ˇ Sir Christopher Wren (1632 to 1723) was a brilliant polymath: an astronomer, mathematician, anatomist, inventor, founder member and ...
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Sir Christopher Wren - London - The Monument
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Sir Christopher Wren is best known for designing The Monument to the Great Fire of London and St Paul's Cathedral. Discover more about his life and his other ...