André-Jacques Garnerin

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1769 – 1823

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Who was André-Jacques Garnerin?

André-Jacques Garnerin was a balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute. He was appointed Official Aeronaut of France.

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Born
Jan 31, 1769
Paris
Also known as
  • Andre-Jacques Garnerin
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Ethnicity
  • French people
Nationality
  • France
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Died
Aug 18, 1823
Paris

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on July 23, 2013

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