- 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.