Octave Chanute
Octave Chanute (February 18, 1832 – November 23, 1910) was a French-American civil engineer and aviation pioneer. He advised and publicized many aviation enthusiasts, including the Wright brothers. At his death, he was hailed as the father of aviation and the initial concepts of the heavier-than-air flying machine.
Octave Chanute | |
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| Born | 18 February 1832 |
| Died | 23 November 1910 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Springdale Cemetery, Peoria, Illinois |
| Citizenship | French, American |
| Occupation(s) | Civil engineer, railway engineer and bridge designer, aviation pioneer |
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