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Christopher Wren
1632 – 1723
About this person
Wikipedia SummarySir Christopher Wren was an English architect, astronomer, mathematician and physicist who is one of the most highly acclaimed architects in the history of England. Known for his work in the English Baroque style, he was accorded responsibility for rebuilding 52 churches in the City of London after the Great Fire in 1666, including what is regarded as his masterpiece, St Paul's Cathedral, on Ludgate Hill, completed in 1710.
Biographical & Professional Details
Date of birth
October 20, 1632
East Knoyle
Date of death
March 8, 1723
London
Citizenship
Kingdom of England · Kingdom of Great Britain
Occupations & fields
architectastronomermathematicianphysicistanatomistuniversity teacher
Awards & honours
Knight Bachelor
Notable works
St Clement DanesAll-Hallows-the-GreatMarlborough HouseSt Mary AldermarySt Paul's CathedralGreenwich Hospital
- Field and occupation
- anglický barokový dizajnér, astronóm a architekt
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