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Place of Birth: Pierrepont, Grand Est, France
About Roger Sommer
- (corresponding article to this one on --> French Wikipedia) Roger Sommer (4 August 1877 in Pierrepont, France – 14 April 1965 at Sainte-Maxime) was a French aviator.
- Born to Alfred Sommer, a Belgian industrialist, Roger Sommer became involved with aviation from an early age.
- He broke the record for flight duration in 1909.
- After this, Sommer began working on aircraft construction.
- He constructed 182 aircraft, making him a pioneer in the field.
- Sommer was a friend of Roland Garros.
- Sommer's company, named Sommer, is now a part of Sommer-Allibert.
- Roger Sommer was the father of former Formula One driver Raymond, and François and Pierre Sommer.
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