Sophie Blanchard Net Worth

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Sophie Blanchard was a French balloonist born on March 25, 1778. She was the wife of ballooning legend Jean-Pierre Blanchard and was the first female professional balloonist. Tragically, in 1989, she became the first woman to die in an aviation accident.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	March 25, 1778
Birth Place	France
Age	241 YEARS OLD
Died On	Jul 6, 1819 (age 41)
Birth Sign	Aries

💰 Net worth: $10 Million (2024)

About

French balloonist remembered for being the wife of ballooning legend Jean-Pierre Blanchard. She was the first female professional balloonist and, in 1989, became the first woman ever to perish in an aviation accident.

Before Fame

She was born in the Trois-Canons commune and married her husband some time in the 1790's.

Trivia

Her ballooning prowess entertained the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte, who named her as the Aeronaut of the Official Festivals.

Family Life

She was born to Protestant parents and never had children of her own.

Associated With

She continued ballooning even after the death of her husband Jean-Pierre Blanchard, who died after falling from one of his balloons.

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