Edson Fessenden Gallaudet

Edson Fessenden Gallaudet
Edson Fessenden Gallaudet
Born	April 21, 1871; Washington, D.C.
Died	July 1, 1945 (aged 74); Pine Orchard, Connecticut
Burial place	Cedar Hill Cemetery
Education	Yale University, B.A. (1893); Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. (1896);
Known for	Aviation pioneer in airfoils and seaplanes
Notable work	Gallaudet Hydroplane
Spouse	Marion Cockrell (m. 1903)
Parent	Edward Miner Gallaudet (father);
Relatives	Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (grandfather); Francis Cockrell (father-in-law);

Edson Fessenden Gallaudet (April 21, 1871 – July 1, 1945) was a pioneer in the field of aviation. He was best known for his development of practical airfoils and aircraft propulsion systems for use in early seaplanes.

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