A dictionary of architecture and building : biographical, historical, and descriptive (1902)
Sturgis, Russell, 1836-1909 · New York : The Macmillan company · leaf 655
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.… … Wren, Sib Chkistophkk:i.K-Bow, Stkkple of S. Mart-1()77. Oxford was opened July 9, 1669. He visitedParis in 166.5 and met Bernini (.see Bernini),then occupied witli his design for the faijade ofthe Louvre. Wren never visited Italy. TiieGreat Fire of London occurred Sept. 2, 1666.Immediately…
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