Louis Blériot
Aviation pioneer and aircraft designer
Born
July 1st, 1872
153 years ago
Died
1936
89 years ago — 64 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
France
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Aviation pioneer and engineer contributed significantly to early flight. Achieved fame by becoming the first person to fly across the English Channel in 1909. Developed various aircraft designs that advanced aviation technology. Founded the Blériot company, which manufactured aircraft and played a role in the development of early military aviation.
First flight across the English Channel in 1909
Founded the Blériot company for aircraft manufacturing
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