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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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Knight of the Legion of Honour

About this person

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