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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.
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 was one of the most highly acclaimed English architects in history, as well as an anatomist, astronomer, geometer, and mathematician-physicist.
Learn about Wren's life, achievements and legacy as a mathematician, astronomer and designer of London churches and buildings. Find out how he was influenced by French and Italian styles and how he rebuilt the city after the Great Fire of London.
- Christ Church, Oxford. This Gothic-style church forms part of Pembroke College, founded in 1525. Wren added the upper part of the tower between 1681 and 1682.
- Old Royal Naval College, Greenwich. This Baroque-style building by Sir Christopher Wren was used as part of the Royal Naval College, c.1705.
- Westminster Abbey, London. A Benedictine abbey was established on the site in the 10th century and the last major additions were the towers on the west front by Christopher Wren, Nicholas Hawksmoor and John James, completed in 1745.
- Temple Bar, Hertfordshire. The gateway was designed by Christopher Wren in 1672 and is the only surviving gateway to the City of London. It was moved from its original site in Fleet Street and re-erected in Theobalds Park in 1888.
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. Christopher Wren's father was also called Christopher Wren.
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Learn about the life and achievements of Sir Christopher Wren, the scientist, mathematician and architect who designed The Monument and St Paul's Cathedral after the Great Fire of London. Explore his other works, his influence and his legacy in this web page.
