Ferdinand Ferber
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Louis Ferdinand Ferber (8 February 1862 ā 22 September 1909)[1] was a French Army officer who played an important role in the development of aviation during the early 1900s. Although his aircraft experiments were belatedly successful, his early recognition and publicizing of the work of the Wright Brothers was a major influence on the development of aviation in Europe.
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Louis Ferdinand Ferber | |
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Born | 8 February 1862 |
Died | 22 September 1909(1909-09-22) (aged 47) Boulogne, France |
Allegiance | France |
Service/ | French Army |
Rank | Captain |
Awards | Chevalier of the Legion of Honour |
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