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'''Sir Christopher Wren''' {{Wiki|President of the Royal Society|PRS}} {{Wiki|Fellow of the Royal Society|FRS}} (1632 – 1723) was an acclaimed [[England|English]] [[architect]]. He was also an anatomist, astronomer, geometrist, and physicist. | '''Sir Christopher Wren''' {{Wiki|President of the Royal Society|PRS}} {{Wiki|Fellow of the Royal Society|FRS}} (1632 – 1723) was an acclaimed [[England|English]] [[architect]]. He was also an anatomist, astronomer, geometrist, and physicist. | ||
At some point, Wren lived in the neighborhood of [[Scotland Yard|Great Scotland Yard]], which had formerly been the residence of the [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[monarchy]].<ref name=" | At some point, Wren lived in the neighborhood of [[Scotland Yard|Great Scotland Yard]], which had formerly been the residence of the [[Scotland|Scottish]] [[monarchy]].<ref name="Scotland Yard">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Scotland Yard]]</ref> In the late 17th century, Wren made refurbishments to the [[Temple Church]], installing an organ and altar screen in the [[church]]. In addition, he also whitewashed the church's paintings and applied plaster to the marble columns to suit the aesthetic tastes of the time.<ref name="Temple Church">''[[Assassin's Creed: Syndicate]]'' – [[Database: Temple Church]]</ref> | ||
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Revision as of 08:13, 20 June 2020
Sir Christopher Wren PRS FRS (1632 – 1723) was an acclaimed English architect. He was also an anatomist, astronomer, geometrist, and physicist.
At some point, Wren lived in the neighborhood of Great Scotland Yard, which had formerly been the residence of the Scottish monarchy.[1] In the late 17th century, Wren made refurbishments to the Temple Church, installing an organ and altar screen in the church. In addition, he also whitewashed the church's paintings and applied plaster to the marble columns to suit the aesthetic tastes of the time.[2]
Appearances
- Assassin's Creed: Syndicate (mentioned in Database entry only)