Louis Blériot
Louis Blériot was a pioneering French aviator and inventor, best known for being the first person to fly across the English Channel in a heavier-than-air aircraft on July 25, 1909. His successful flight from Calais, France, to Dover, England, marked a significant milestone in aviation history and demonstrated the potential of powered flight. Blériot's innovations in aircraft design, particularly his work with the Blériot XI monoplane, contributed to the advancement of aviation technology during the early 20th century.
Born on Jul 01, 1872 (153 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Romania | 1 | 8.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 19,237,691 | 17,025 | $250,000 | 221$ |
| Totals | 1 | 19,237,691 | 17,025 | $250,000 | 221$ |
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Romania:
Louis Bleriot conducted the first flights in the Băneasa area in 1909.
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Monaco:
Louis Blériot was the first aviator to cross the English Channel 116 years ago.
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Israel:
Louis Blériot was the first to fly through a storm and remembered the event positively.
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