Antonio Stradivari vs Christopher Wren
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Compare the life timelines of Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737) and Christopher Wren (1632–1723) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 79 years, from 1644 to 1723.
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Antonio Stradivari (1644–1737)
- — Born in or near Cremona, Italy Verified
- — Reputedly apprenticed to Nicola Amati
- — Produced his earliest known labelled violin Verified
- — Married Francesca Ferraboschi Verified
- — Acquired the house and workshop at Piazza San Domenico in Cremona Verified
- — Developed the elongated 'Long Pattern' violin design Verified
- — Married his second wife, Antonia Zambelli Verified
- — Golden period of instrument making Verified
- — Died in Cremona Verified
Christopher Wren (1632–1723)
- — Born in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England Verified
- — Studied at Wadham College, Oxford Verified
- — Appointed Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London Verified
- — Helped found the Royal Society Verified
- — Appointed Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford Verified
- — Led the rebuilding of London's churches after the Great Fire Verified
- — Appointed Surveyor of the King's Works Verified
- — Knighted by King Charles II Verified
- — Built St Paul's Cathedral Verified
- — Died in London and was buried in St Paul's Cathedral Verified