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Lawrence Sperry

American aviation pioneer · United States · On the map · Scientists · Lived 1892 to 1923 · aged 31

Lawrence Burst Sperry was an aviation pioneer who invented the autopilot and the artificial horizon.

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National Aviation Hall of Fame1981

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Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
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Lived 1892 to 1923 · aged 31