1632

Christopher Michael Wren

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First name
Christopher Michael
Last name
Wren
Date of Birth
1632
Date of Death
1723
Born in
East Knoyle
Died in
London

Christopher Michael Wren studied (1650) at Wadham College, Oxford, where he met experimental natural philosopher John Wilkins (1614–72). He was mathematics professor at Gresham College, London (1657), and prominent member of the British ‘Invisible College’. Later, he became Savilian professor of astronomy (1661). and Surveyor of the King’s Works (which included rebuilding of London and St Paul’s Cathedral after the Great Fire) and Member of Parliament. See: DSB, vol. 14, pp. 509–11; Tinniswood, 2001; ODNB.

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