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Questions about Christopher Wren

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Christopher Wren born and where did he grow up?

Christopher Wren was born on the 18th of November 1632 in East Knoyle, Wiltshire. He lived at East Knoyle for his first eight years while receiving education from a local clergyman named William Shepherd.

What scientific contributions did Christopher Wren make before becoming an architect?

Christopher Wren developed a tipping bucket rain gauge in 1662 and designed a weather clock that recorded temperature, humidity, rainfall, and barometric pressure by 1663. He also performed the first successful injection of substances into an animal's blood under laboratory conditions and published mathematical results about hyperboloids of revolution in 1669.

How long did it take to build St Paul's Cathedral after Christopher Wren began work on it?

Construction of St Paul's Cathedral continued for thirty-six years until parliament declared completion in 1711. The cathedral started construction in 1673 after Wren submitted his Great Model design.

Which buildings did Christopher Wren design between 1675 and 1700?

Christopher Wren constructed the Royal Observatory from 1675 to 1676 with Robert Hooke involved in its creation. He designed Chelsea Hospital between 1682 and 1692 and oversaw the reconstruction of Hampton Court Palace from 1689 to 1700.

When did Christopher Wren die and where is he buried?

Christopher Wren died in his sleep on the 25th of February 1723 at age ninety while visiting London. His body was laid to rest on the 5th of March 1723 in the crypt beneath the dome of St Paul's Cathedral.