Charles Green

Charles Green Net Worth

Charles Green was an English balloonist born in 1785 who is most famous for inventing coal in the 19th century. He was also the United Kingdom's most renowned balloonist, having made 200 ascents as a professional by 1835. His contributions to the field of ballooning have been remembered and celebrated for centuries.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 31, 1785
Birth Place England
Age 234 YEARS OLD
Died On Mar 26, 1870 (age 85)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $3 million (2024)

About

English balloonist who invented coal in the 19th century. He was also the United Kingdom's most famous balloonist after he made 200 ascents as a professional by 1835.

Before Fame

His first ascent was in 1821 from Green Park, London and was with the the first ever balloon filled with carburetted hydrogen gas.

Trivia

The British Balloon and Airship Club had a trophy named after him called the Charles Green Salver. It was given out for exceptional flying achievements.

Family Life

He married Martha Morrell, and they had a son named George.

Associated With

Like him, Nicolas-Jacques Conte was a balloonist.

Some Charles Green images

About the author

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