Henry de La Vaulx
Henry de La Vaulx (1870–1930) was a French balloonist, author, and cofounder of major French and international aeronautical associations.
Henry de La Vaulx | |
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| Born | 2 April 1870 Bierville, France |
| Died | 18 April 1930 (aged 60) Jersey City, New Jersey |
| Cause of death | Aviation accident |
| Resting place | Castle Rozoy-Bellevalle. 48.923611°N 3.456111°E |
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| Nationality | French |
| Known for | cofounder of Aero Club of France, 1898; cofounder of FAI, 1905 |
| Awards | Grand Medal of the Aero Club of France, 1900 |
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| Full name | Comte Henry de La Vaulx |
| Famous flights | 1900 ballooning distance record |
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