Ernst A. Lehmann

German airship captain and Zeppelin builder (1886-1937)

  • Fame44.6
  • Momentum0.2
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Lived 1886–1937, aged 51
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    1886–1937
    Aged 51
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Updated 2026-06-18

Captain Ernst August Lehmann was a German Zeppelin captain. He was one of the most famous and experienced figures in German airship travel. The Pittsburgh Press called Lehmann the best airship pilot in the world, although he was criticized by Hugo Eckener for often making dangerous maneuvers that compromised the airships. He was a victim of the Hindenburg disaster in 1937.

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