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Lawrence Hargrave

Australian engineer and inventor (1850–1915)

  • Fame49.2
  • Momentum3.6
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Lived 1850–1915, aged 65Australia
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    1850–1915
    Aged 65
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Updated 2026-06-19

Lawrence Hargrave, MRAeS, was an Australian engineer, explorer, astronomer, inventor and aeronautical pioneer. He was perhaps best known for inventing the box kite, which was quickly adopted by other aircraft designers and subsequently formed the aerodynamic basis of early biplanes.

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