A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 650
ected presidentof that body in 1681. Having gained a greatreputation as a mathematician, he was con-sulted in architectural matters during the con-fused times of the Restoration. In 1661 hewas made a member of the commission in charge1130 WREN of the restoration of old S. Pauls cathedral inLondon.… … Wrek, Sie Christopher: Steeple of S. Mary-LE-Bow, 1077. Oxford was opened July 9, 1669. He visitedParis in 1665 and met Bernini (see Bernini),then occupied with his design for the facade ofthe Louvre. Wren never visited Italy. TheGreat Fire of London occurred Sept. 2, 1666.Immediately afterward…
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