Christopher Wren Quotes

English architect (1632–1723)

Sir Christopher Wren (20 October 1632 – 25 February 1723) was an English architect, designer, astronomer, geometer, mathematician and physicist. Wren designed St Paul's Cathedral and 53 London churches, as well as many secular buildings. He was a founder of the Royal Society (president 1680–82), and his scientific work was highly regarded by Sir Isaac Newton and Blaise Pascal.

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Alternative Names: Sir Christopher Michael Wren • Christopher Michael Wren • Sir Wren • Sir Christopher Wren • Christopher, Sir Wren

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A time will come when men will stretch out their eyes. They should see planets like our Earth.

Architecture has its political Use; public Buildings being the Ornament of a Country; it establishes a Nation, draws People and Commerce; makes the People love their native Country, which Passion is the Original of all great Actions in a Common-wealth…. Architecture aims at Eternity.