Gleb Kotelnikov
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Gleb Kotelnikov Net Worth

Gleb Kotelnikov was a Russian inventor born on January 30, 1872. He is best known for inventing the first knapsack parachute, which has saved countless pilots' lives. His invention has been credited with revolutionizing the aviation industry and has been used in many different applications.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day January 30, 1872
Birth Place Russia
Age 147 YEARS OLD
Died On Nov 22, 1944 (age 72)
Birth Sign Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $8 billion (2024)

About

Inventor of the first knapsack parachute, which saved countless pilots' lives.

Before Fame

He witnessed a talented pilot fall to his death, which got him to thinking about ways to prevent such horrors in the Future.

Trivia

His first parachute was in use during World War I and further refinements came just in time for World War II.

Family Life

His father taught math and physics, and his mother was a talented Artist.

Associated With

His work was anticipated by Leonardo da Vinci who had schematics of early parachutes, but unlike Kotelnikov's, they did not fold up into a backpack.

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