first successful hot air balloon flight
Jean-Pierre Blanchard was born on 1753-07-04.
Jean-Pierre Blanchard died on 1809-07-03.
Jean-Pierre Blanchard has written: 'An exact and authentic narrative of M. Blanchard's third aerial voyage' -- subject(s): Balloon ascensions
No, Jean Pierre Blanchard did not invent the hot-air balloon. The hot-air balloon was actually invented by the Montgolfier brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Étienne, in 1783. Jean Pierre Blanchard was a French inventor known for his advancements in balloon technology and for being one of the first people to successfully cross the English Channel by air in a balloon.
Jean Pierre Cosse has written: 'Angola' -- subject(s): History
Monsieur Blanchard, often referred to as Jean-Pierre Blanchard, was a pioneering French balloonist and aeronaut known for his early contributions to human flight in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He made significant advancements in ballooning, including the first-ever flight across the English Channel in 1785. Blanchard's experiments and demonstrations played a crucial role in popularizing ballooning and advancing the understanding of aerodynamics. His legacy is remembered as one of the key figures in the history of aviation.
Jean-Baptiste Blanchard died in 1797.
Jean-Baptiste Blanchard was born in 1731.
Jean-Pierre Locci has written: 'Fonderies et fondeurs' -- subject(s): History, Foundries
Jean-Pierre Poly has written: 'The feudal transformation' -- subject(s): Feudalism, History, Middle Ages
Jean-Pierre Dedieu has written: 'L' Inquisition' -- subject(s): Catholic Church, History, Inquisition
The cast of Dernier Rappel - 2011 includes: Thomas Blanchard as Jean Pierre Saternaer as Editor