A Long and Illustrious History
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born in:
AScotland, most likely Edinburgh or Glasgow
BPortsmouth, England ✓
CManchester, in the industrial north of England
DWales, most likely Cardiff or Swansea
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Portsmouth, England.
Isambard Kingdom Brunel was originally from Portsmouth, England. He was a brilliant engineer who built the Great Western Railway, tunnels, bridges and ships including the SS Great Britain.
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