Francis Chichester
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Francis Chichester Net Worth

Francis Chichester was a British adventurer and pilot who had a net worth of $1.4 million. He was born in September 17, 1901 and is best known for sailing around the world in Gipsy Moth IV, a fifty-five-foot yacht. He was the first person to complete a solo circumnavigation of the world by sea and was knighted for his achievement.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day September 17, 1901
Birth Place England
Age 119 YEARS OLD
Birth Sign Virgo

💰 Net worth: $1.4 Million (2024)

About

British adventurer who sailed around the world in Gipsy Moth IV, a fifty-five-foot yacht.

Before Fame

He learned how to navigate planes by sextant, and in World War II served as a navigational expert for Britain.

Trivia

His nautical circumnavigation of the globe took nine months, with only one stop in Australia.

Family Life

His father was an Anglican clergyman.

Associated With

Mark Knopfler and his band, Dire Straits, recorded a song in Chichester's honor on the 1979 album, "Communique."

About the author

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