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Sir Christopher Wren FRS ( / rɛn /; [2] 30 October 1632 [ O.S. 20 October] – 8 March 1723 [ O.S. 25 February]) [3] [4] was an English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist who was one of the most highly acclaimed architects in the history of England. [4]
Christopher Wren, designer, astronomer, 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. He was a founder of the Royal Society, and his scientific work was highly regarded by Isaac Newton and Blaise Pascal.
Discover facts about Sir Christopher Wren - one of Britain's most distinguished architects. Find out why the Great Fire of London provided a huge opportunity for Wren.
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.
*** TOO LONG*** Sir Christopher Wren PRS FRS (/rɛn/; 30 October 1632 [O.S. 20 October] – 8 March 1723 [O.S. 25 February]) was one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history, as well as an anatomist, astronomer, geometer, and mathematician-physicist.
Sir Christopher Wren is one of the best-known British architects, with famous works including St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. The RIBA Collections holds a number of drawings and photographs of his buildings and scientific studies.
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.
Sir Christopher Wren. 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 achievements as England's most acclaimed architect.
Sir Christopher Wren, (born Oct. 20, 1632, East Knoyle, Wiltshire, Eng.—died Feb. 25, 1723, London), British architect, astronomer, and geometrician.
Feb 2, 2003 · This engrossing biography charts Wren's trajectory from mathematical prodigy who invented transparent beehives and a copying machine to England's greatest architect,...
