Leap of faith in 1797

Happy Anniversary!

André-Jacques Garnerin

Born

31 January 1769 Paris

Died

18 August 1823 (aged 54) Paris

Nationality French

Known for being a Pioneer balloonist and parachuter.

Schematic depiction of Garnerin's first parachute used in the Parc Monceau descent of 22 October 1797.

Illustration dates from the early nineteenth century.

Garnerin releases the balloon and descends with the help of a parachute, 1797.

André-Jacques Garnerin
(31 January 1769 – 18 August 1823)

and to remind you bucket listers;


a balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute.

He was appointed Official Aeronaut of France.

And a bit of a hero in my eyes.





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