A dictionary of architecture and building; biographical, historical and descriptive (1901)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York, Macmillan · leaf 657
presidentof that body in 1681. Having gained a greatreputation as a mathematiiian, 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 charge11.30 WREN of the restoration of olil S. Tauls catliedral inLondon. The… … Wren, .Sib Cukistopher: Steeple of S. Maky-LE-Bow, l«i77. Oxford was opened July 9, 1669. He visitedParis in 1665 and met Bernini (see Bernini),then occupied with his design for the fa<-ade ofthe Louvre. Wren never visited Italy. TiieGreat Fire of London occurred Sept. 2, 1666.Immejliately…
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