Aphra Behn vs Christopher Wren
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Compare the life timelines of Aphra Behn (1640–1689) and Christopher Wren (1632–1723) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 49 years, from 1640 to 1689.
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Aphra Behn (1640–1689)
- — Born, probably in Kent, England Verified
- — Possible voyage to Surinam
- — Marriage to Johan Behn
- — Served as a spy for Charles II in Antwerp Verified
- — First staged play, The Forc'd Marriage Verified
- — Premiere of The Rover Verified
- — Published the poetry collection Poems upon Several Occasions Verified
- — Published Oroonoko Verified
- — Died in London and buried in Westminster Abbey 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