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Matthew Wren

1629 - 1672

Born

20 August 1629

Peterhouse, Cambridge, England, Europe

Died

14 June 1672

Greenwich, Kent [now London], England, United Kingdom, Europe

Nationality
English
Gender
Male
Date of election for Royal Society fellowship
22/04/1663
Age at the time of election for Royal Society fellowship
33
Occupation
Politician; Slave trader
Relationships
Parents: Matthew Wren and Elizabeth Cutler Siblings: Thomas Wren (FRS 1663) Additional relatives: cousin of Sir Christopher Wren (PRS FRS 1660)

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