Emile Gagnan
Emile Gagnan was a French engineer and inventor, best known for co-developing the first modern scuba diving apparatus, the 'aqualung,' alongside Jacques-Yves Cousteau in 1943. This groundbreaking invention revolutionized underwater exploration and has since become a standard in diving equipment worldwide. Gagnan's contributions to marine technology have had a lasting impact on the field of underwater sports and exploration.
Born on Jan 01, 1900 (125 years old)
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Hungary | 1 | 9.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 9,660,351 | 7,728 | $160,000 | 128$ |
| Totals | 1 | 9,660,351 | 7,728 | $160,000 | 128$ |
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Hungary:
Émile Gagnan collaborated with Jacques-Yves Cousteau to create the first modern breathing apparatus, the Aqua-Lung.
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Monaco:
Emile Gagnan co-founded Aqualung with Jacques-Yves Cousteau, contributing to the development of modern diving.
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Monaco:
Emile Gagnan co-invented the autonomous diving suit with Jacques-Yves Cousteau.
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