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Which later architect was strongly influenced by Christopher Wren’s work?
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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.
Several architects were influenced by the work of Sir Christopher Wren.
Sir Edwin Lutyens, who died in 1944, is noted as the last major architect to have been confessedly dependent on Wren’s designs. Additionally, Nicholas Hawksmoor worked closely with Wren starting around 1679, aiding him in the construction of St. Paul’s Cathedral and benefiting from his professional influence.12
Beyond his direct associates, Wren’s architectural legacy—particularly his use of domes—exerted a lasting influence on later designers. His work served as a model for structures ranging from the Church of Sainte-Geneviève in Paris to the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.1