KS1 Music and History - Meet the famous people

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Meet the famous people

Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506)

Christopher Columbus (1451 - 1506)

A sailor and explorer, born in Italy, who completed four trans-Atlantic voyages

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Meet the famous people 2

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859)

Isambard Kingdom Brunel (1806 - 1859)

An architect and engineer responsible for many of the most famous Victorian structures

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