What was Christopher Wren's focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?

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11 January, 09:19

What was Christopher Wren's focus after much of London burned in 1666, and how did his plans change?

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Zechariah · Answer 1

He focused on restoring St. Paul's Cathedral but failed. Instead, he designed a new church which design of English Baroque.

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Christopher Wren was an English architect, astronomer, and geometer. He became one of the greatest architects in England of his time. After the Great fire in London in 1666, the city public buildings were destroyed, including 88 parish churches. He was assigned to rebuilt 51 churches along with St Paul's Cathedral. Christopher Wren tried to rebuilt St. Paul's Cathedral but fails to do so and designed it into a new church. The church designed in English Baroque style during the late 17th century.

Huynh · Answer 2

He was focused on salvaging St. Peter's Cathedral. Afterwards, he designed a new church which is a hallmark of English Baroque.