John Wise (balloonist)
John Wise (February 24, 1808 – September 28, 1879) was a pioneer in the field of ballooning. He made over 400 flights during his lifetime and was responsible for several innovations in balloon design. His balloon, The Jupiter carried 123 letters to make the first official airmail delivery run for the US Post Office in 1859.
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| Born | February 24, 1808 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | September 28, 1879 (aged 71) Lake Michigan, U.S. |
| Occupation | Balloonist |
| Known for | Making 400 flights during his lifetime and being responsible for several balloon design innovations |
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