Jules Védrines
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Jules Charles Toussaint Védrines (29 December 1881 – 21 April 1919) was an early French aviator, notable for being the first pilot to fly at more than 100 mph and for winning the Gordon Bennett Trophy race in 1912.[1]
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Jules Charles Toussaint Védrines | |
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Born | (1881-12-29)29 December 1881 |
Died | 21 April 1919(1919-04-21) (aged 37) |
Cause of death | Aircraft accident |
Resting place | Cimetière parisien de Pantin |
Nationality | French |
Known for | Air racing First pilot to fly at more than 100 mph Winner of 1912 Gordon Bennett Trophy race |
Children | Henri Vedrines |
Relatives | Henri Védrines (son) [French Wikipedia] Emile Védrines (brother) |
Aviation career | |
Flight license | 7 December 1910 Pau, Pyrénées-Atlantiques |
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