Christopher Wren vs Louis XIV

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Compare the life timelines of Christopher Wren (1632–1723) and Louis XIV (1638–1715) side by side. Their lives overlapped for 77 years, from 1638 to 1715.

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Christopher Wren (1632–1723)

  1. — Born in East Knoyle, Wiltshire, England Verified
  2. — Studied at Wadham College, Oxford Verified
  3. — Appointed Professor of Astronomy at Gresham College, London Verified
  4. — Helped found the Royal Society Verified
  5. — Appointed Savilian Professor of Astronomy at Oxford Verified
  6. — Led the rebuilding of London's churches after the Great Fire Verified
  7. — Appointed Surveyor of the King's Works Verified
  8. — Knighted by King Charles II Verified
  9. — Built St Paul's Cathedral Verified
  10. — Died in London and was buried in St Paul's Cathedral Verified

Louis XIV (1638–1715)

  1. — Born at Saint-Germain-en-Laye Verified
  2. — Became King of France at age four Verified
  3. — Began his personal rule after the death of Cardinal Mazarin
  4. — Moved the royal court to the Palace of Versailles Verified
  5. — Revoked the Edict of Nantes
  6. — Died at Versailles Verified