Henri Giffard Net Worth

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Henri Giffard was a French engineer born on February 8, 1825. He was a pioneer in the field of flight, conducting research into lighter-than-air balloons. He was also the inventor of the steam injector and the powered airship in 1852. His inventions and research helped to shape the future of aviation.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	February 8, 1825
Birth Place	France
Age	194 YEARS OLD
Died On	Apr 14, 1882 (age 57)
Birth Sign	Aquarius

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

French Engineer who pioneered research into FLIGHT on lighter-than-air balloons. He invented the steam injector and the powered airship in 1852.

Before Fame

He made his fortune with the invention of the steam injector, that prevented steam engine boilers from running out of water.

Trivia

He applied the principles of steam power to build the first controllable passenger-carrying aircraft.

Family Life

He chose to leave his estate to the people rather than to his family.

Associated With

Orville Wright and his brother Wilbur were not even born when he made his famous first FLIGHT.

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