Orville Wright
American aviation pioneer (1871–1948)
Orville Wright was born on August 19, 1871 in Dayton and died on January 30, 1948 in Dayton, aged 76. Recorded occupations: inventor, businessperson, aircraft pilot and scientist. Country of citizenship: United States. Honours include National Inventors Hall of Fame, Elliott Cresson Medal, Franklin Medal, Honorary Scout, Albert Medal and John Fritz Medal. Member of National Academy of Sciences and Wright brothers.
- Born
- August 19, 1871 · Dayton
- Died
- January 30, 1948 · Dayton
- Age at death
- 76
- Citizenship
- United States
- Occupations
- inventor, businessperson, aircraft pilot, scientist
- Honours
- National Inventors Hall of Fame, Elliott Cresson Medal, Franklin Medal, Honorary Scout, Albert Medal, John Fritz Medal
- Wikipedia editions
- 19 languages
- Signature licence
- Public domain
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