A Modern, Thriving Society
Which 18th-century designer, nicknamed "Capability", created natural-looking landscaped grounds around country houses?
ALancelot Brown ✓
BRobert Adam
CChristopher Wren
DInigo Jones
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Lancelot Brown.
Lancelot "Capability" Brown designed the grounds around country houses so that the landscape appeared natural, and often said a place had "capabilities".
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