Born 9 April 1806(1806-04-09)Portsmouth, England

Died 15 September 1859(1859-09-15) (aged 53)

Education Lycée Henri-IVUniversity of Caen

Spouse Mary Elizabeth Horsley

Children Isambard Brunel Junior, Henry Marc Brunel, Florence Mary Brunel

Parents Marc Isambard BrunelSophia Kingdom

Work

Engineering discipline Civil engineerStructural engineer

Institution memberships Institution of Civil Engineers

Significant projectsGreat Western RailwayClifton Suspension BridgeGreat Britain

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