English architect (1632–1723). Christopher Wren was born on 20 October 1632 in what is now the United Kingdom. Christopher Wren is remembered as an architect, astronomer and mathematician, a citizen of the Kingdom of England and the Kingdom of Great Britain. Notable works include “St Clement Danes”, “All-Hallows-the-Great” and “Marlborough House”. Positions held included Member of the 1685-87 Parliament and Member of the 1689-90 Parliament.
Before and after
- 1632Founding of University of Tartu
- 1632Founding of University of Amsterdam
- 29 August 1632Birth of John Locke
- October 1632Birth of Johannes Vermeer
- 20 October 1632Birth of Christopher Wren
- 24 October 1632Birth of Antonie van Leeuwenhoek
- 16 November 1632Battle of Lützen
- 24 November 1632Birth of Benedictus de Spinoza
- from 1633 to 1634Polish–Ottoman War of 1633–34
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The era
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