Which famous building did Sir Christopher Wren build?

Which famous building did Sir Christopher Wren build?

Christopher Wren

Sir Christopher Wren PRS FRS
Nationality	English (later British)
Alma mater	Wadham College, Oxford
Known for	Designer of 54 London churches, including St Paul's Cathedral, as well as many notable secular buildings in London after the Great Fire
Scientific career

What did Christopher Wren build in London?

Wren designed 53 London churches, including St. Paul's Cathedral, as well as many secular buildings of note. He was a founder of the Royal Society (president 1680–82), and his scientific work was highly regarded by Isaac Newton and Blaise Pascal. He was knighted in 1673.

How many years did it take to rebuild London after the Great Fire?

30 years

How many died in the Great Fire of London?

On Sunday, September 2, 1666, London caught on fire. The city burned through Wednesday, and the fire—now known as The Great Fire of London—destroyed the homes of 70,000 out of the 80,000 inhabitants of the city. But for all that fire, the traditional death toll reported is extraordinarily low: just six verified deaths./span>

Who was hung for starting the Great Fire of London?

Robert Hubert

Did Farriner die?

1670

Did any buildings survive the Great Fire of London?

Although the Great Fire of London destroyed over 13,000 houses, almost 90 churches and even the mighty St Paul's Cathedral, a handful of survivors managed to escape the flames and can still be seen to this day. ... From the Tower of London to Holborn and the start of the Strand, almost nothing survived.

What was London like in 1666 before the fire?

Before the fire began, there had been a drought in London that lasted for 10 months, so the city was very dry. In 1666, lots of people had houses made from wood and straw which burned easily. Houses were also built very close together.

What stayed the same after the Great Fire of London?

Other notable buildings The street layout mostly remained the same, and within 10 years the area ravaged by fire had been rebuilt, bringing new architecture to the old city quickly and on a large scale. In all, Wren oversaw the rebuilding of 52 churches, 36 company halls, and the memorial to the great fire, Monument./span>

What is the oldest building in the UK?

Saltford Manor

What is the oldest landmark in the world?

Megalithic Temples of Malta

What is the oldest building still in use?

the Knap of Howar

What is the oldest building in ancient Rome?

Basilica Porcia