Did Robert Stephenson ever live outside England?
Yes, he lived in South America for a time
No, he never left England
Yes, he lived in North America for a time
Yes, he lived in Europe for a time
Answer
Yes, Robert Stephenson lived in South America for a time. In 1844, he traveled to the region to work on a project to build a railway line between Buenos Aires and Santiago. The project was never completed, but Stephenson remained in South America for several years, working on other railway projects. He also spent time studying the region's geology and climate.
Engineering Legacy: Unraveling the Genius of Robert Stephenson
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