Our hero was fond of everything except politics. He rebuilt London, submitted a number of valuable ideas to meteorologists, physicians and astronomers. His name was later used to advertise Masonic lodges.
It’s hard to find historical figures like our hero. His biography can be retold, listing the discoveries that he made. Curious is the fact that this ingenious man was absolutely indifferent to court intrigues. He served not the kings, but his homeland.
Childhood
Christopher was born in October 1632. Among his relatives were representatives of the clergy. The father of the newborn was abbot of Windsor Abbey, and his uncle was a bishop. These people received high ranks thanks to their intelligence. They hoped that their heir would not shame the glorious name.
Dean of Windsor - the place of work of father Christopher Wren
The baby was often sick, several of his brothers and sisters died after living for several years. Parents feared for the life of their son. Despite his poor health, the boy showed a keen interest in knowledge. Parents brought him up, according to the canons of Christianity, but did not zeal with suggestion of dogmas, spoiled the child. Especially for him, hired teachers who visited the baby at home. Christopher became addicted to Latin and became interested in creativity - he painted beautifully. Father dreamed that his son would make a political career.
Youth
Parents chose a secular education for the guy. In 1650, he was sent to college at Oxford. Here our hero met with the works of famous philosophers and astronomy. He decided to make the latter his specialization. Having received a master's degree in 1563, the young man remained in the educational institution as a teacher and astronomer. Christopher Wren contributed to the development of meteorology and optics, improving his telescope. He invited everyone to his lectures. The young scientist sent the king his thoughts on the education system, and he was heeded.
Christopher Wren (1650). Artist Chris Andrews
Christopher was much more complicated with his personal life. He fell in love with Faith Coghil, who lived next door. The relatives of the lovers decided that it was too early for them to start a family. The guy and the girl swore to each other to remain faithful and wait for favorable times.
Curious
Sometimes our hero was distracted from work and in his leisure delved into the secrets of medicine. In 1665, he presented his work to colleagues, where he described experiments on the introduction of drugs into the blood of animals. Later, based on his developments, infusion therapy appeared. The following year, the capital of his Fatherland suffered misfortune - London burned out almost completely.
The scientist found out about this while abroad. He went to Paris to meet the local luminaries of science. There he met Jean-Lorenzo Bernini. The Italian architect came to the capital of France for the same purpose as Rennes. A guest from the south infected a new friend with an interest in architecture. Christopher returned to Britain with the firm conviction that he would rebuild London. The romantic was so persistent that he was commissioned to draft a new urban development.
London project Christopher Wren
Tragedies
The high position allowed Christopher Wren to independently decide on the choice of the bride. He found Faith and married her in 1669. The couple’s firstborn died in infancy, and the second son not only lived a long life, but also continued his father’s work, completing the construction of St. Paul’s Cathedral. In 1675, the scientist's wife fell ill with smallpox and died.
For two years, Christopher mourned for his wife. In 1677, he became the husband of Jane Fitzwilliam. This beauty was the daughter of a baron, who probably did not approve of the girl's choice. The newlywed was ignorant of the circle of her faithful, did not appear in public with him. In private, they were happy, Jane became the mother of two children. In 1680, she contracted tuberculosis and died. Widowed a second time, Sir Ren no longer made up his mind to marry.
Achievements
The ups and downs in the scientist's family did not interfere with the implementation of his projects for the reconstruction of London. In 1675, the construction of St. Paul's Cathedral began on the site of a shrine destroyed by fire. The new building embodied the ideals of Baroque. The author redid his sketch three times. The dome of the temple resembled St. Peter's Basilica in Rome. This caused discontent among many Englishmen who saw their sworn enemies in Catholics. Despite the attacks of fanatics, government officials ordered Rena designs of palaces and public buildings.
St Paul's Cathedral in London
In 1682, our hero realized the dream of his father - he was elected to Parliament. Chin allowed him to get the title of baronet, but politics was not able to interest the living mind of the scientist. The only time he addressed his colleagues from the rostrum was the need to allocate funds for the construction of the hospital. The idea was supported.
