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Capability Brown
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Born in Ponteland, Northumberland
Born in 1716
Died in London
Died on 6th of February 1783

Born kirkhale 1716. Died 1783. Landscape Gardener.


Born Lancelot Brown. Established an English style of garden layout using simple means to produce natural effects. Influenced gardens of Blenheim, Kew, Stowe, Warwick Castle, Chatsworth and many others. Got nickname telling clients that their gardens had great capabilities.

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http://www.capability-brown.org.uk Authority Site!
internal link Designed by Brown - Chatsworth
internal link Designed by Brown - Belvoir Castle
internal link Designed by Brown -Sherborne Castle
internal link Designed by Brown - Warwick Castle

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