André-Jacques Garnerin

Also known as Andre-Jacques Garnerin

inventor of the frameless parachute

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Born: ( 1769-01-31 ) 31 January 1769, Paris , France
Died: 18 August 1823 (1823-08-18) (aged 54), Paris, France
Known for: Pioneer balloonist and parachuter

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Instance of: human
Given name: André
Gender: male
Citizenship: France
Place of birth: Paris
Place of death: Paris
Spouse: Jeanne Geneviève Labrosse
Occupation: stunt performer
Languages spoken: French
Image: André-Jacques Garnerin by Edward Hawke Locker 1802.jpg

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Commons category: André-Jacques Garnerin
date of birth: 1769-01-30
date of death: 1823-08-18
manner of death: accidental death
name in native language: André-Jacques Garnerin
date of baptism: 1769-01-31

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André-Jacques Garnerin ( French: [ɑ̃dʁeʒak ɡaʁn(ə)ʁɛ̃]; 31 January 1769 – 18 August 1823) was a French balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute. He was appointed Official Aeronaut of France.

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