Wilbur Wright

Aviation pioneer and inventor

Wilbur Wright - Aviation pioneer and inventor
Born

April 16th, 1867
158 years ago

Died

May 30th, 1912
113 years ago — 45 years old

Category

Scientists & Innovators

Country

United States

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An American inventor and aviation pioneer contributed significantly to the development of the airplane. Along with his brother, designed and built the first successful powered aircraft. The Wright Flyer achieved the first powered flight on December 17, 1903, in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. This achievement marked a pivotal moment in aviation history and paved the way for the future of air travel. Established the Wright Company to manufacture airplanes after the early success.

Achieved the first powered flight

Co-founded the Wright Company

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