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16 apr 2024 · Christopher Wren (born October 20, 1632, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England—died February 25, 1723, London) was a designer, astronomer, geometrician, and the greatest English architect of his time. Wren designed 53 London churches, including St. Paul’s Cathedral, as well as many secular buildings of note.
Sir Christopher Wren FRS (/ r ɛ n /; 30 October 1632 [O.S. 20 October] – 8 March 1723 [O.S. 25 February]) was an English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist who was one of the most highly acclaimed architects in the history of England.
31 mar 2023 · Christopher Wren by Sir Godfrey Kneller © Wren was an English scientist and mathematician and one of Britain's most distinguished architects, best known for the design of many London churches,...
Sir Christopher Wren (East Knoyle, 20 ottobre 1632 – Londra, 25 febbraio 1723) è stato un architetto, fisico e matematico inglese del XVII secolo. È celebre soprattutto per il suo ruolo capitale nella ricostruzione di Londra dopo il grande incendio del 1666
Quick Info. Born. 20 October 1632. East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England. Died. 25 February 1723. London, England. Summary. Christopher Wren was an English architect and mathematician who became Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford. He is best known for the buildings he designed after the Great Fire of London. View six larger pictures. Biography.
25 feb 2021 · Christopher Wren is best known as the architect of St. Paul's Cathedral but his first love was science and mathematics. During the first part of his career he worked as an astronomer. The Royal Observatory at Greenwich, which he designed, combines both aspects of his work: astronomy and architecture.
17 mag 2019 · Jackie Craven. Updated on May 17, 2019. After the Great Fire of London in 1666, Sir Christopher Wren designed new churches and supervised the reconstruction of some of London's most important buildings. His name is synonymous with London architecture.
