# Christopher Wren & Oliver Cromwell: The 1657 Appointment of Wren as Gresham Professor of Astronomy

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Professor Tony Mann
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Mathematics, History, Teaching and learning
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/christopher-wren-oliver-cromwell-1657-appointment-wren)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

Of all the august and admirable Gresham Professors, Christopher Wren attracts special attention. A noted Polymath and innovator in mathematics, it's something of a surprise that he was Gresham Professor of Astronomy. Professor Tony Mann talks about the politics that lead to this appointment.

## Lectures

1. [Christopher Wren & Oliver Cromwell: The 1657 Appointment of Wren as Gresham Professor of Astronomy](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/christopher-wren-oliver-cromwell-1657-appointment-wren/8787ba32de33) (YouTube)