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Commander of the Legion of Honour
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Clément Ader
1841-04-02 – 1925-05-03
Life & Legacy
Clément Ader (French pronunciation: [klemɑ̃ adɛʁ]; 2 April 1841 – 3 May 1925) was a French inventor and engineer who was born near Toulouse in Muret, Haute-Garonne, and died in Toulouse. He is remembered primarily for his pioneering work in aviation. In 1870 he was also one of the pioneers in the sport of cycling in France.
Occupation & Career
engineer, inventor, aircraft pilot, aerospace engineer
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Commander of the Legion of Honour; Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès; Théâtrophone; Éole
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
Commander of the Legion of Honour · Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès
Notable Work
Éole · Théâtrophone
Verified Legacy Record
Award
Great Gold medal of the Société d'Encouragement au Progrès
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313078 · wikidata
Notable Work
Théâtrophone
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313078 · wikidata
Notable Work
Éole
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q313078 · wikidata
Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q313078 — wikidata View source
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