Ferdinand Ferber
French Army captain and aviator (1862-1909) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 47
Louis Ferdinand Ferber was a French Army officer who played an important role in the development of aviation during the early 1900s.
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Although his aircraft experiments were belatedly successful, his early recognition and publicizing of the work of the Wright Brothers was a major influence on the development of aviation in Europe.
Country
France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1862 to 1909 · aged 47