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Christopher Wren
Sir Christopher Wren, detail of an oil painting by Sir Godfrey Kneller, 1711; in the National Portrait Gallery, London.
Christopher Wren attended the University of Oxford at two specific colleges during his academic career:
- Wadham College: In 1649, Wren entered Wadham College as a "gentleman commoner," where he earned his B.A. in 1651 and his M.A. in 1653.1
- All Souls College: Following his graduation, he was elected a fellow of All Souls College in 1653, where he conducted extensive research and experiments.1
Later, in 1661, he returned to the university in a professional capacity when he was elected the Savilian professor of astronomy.1