Gabriel Voisin, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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French aviation pioneer
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Place of Birth: Belleville, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France
About Gabriel Voisin
- Gabriel Voisin (February 5, 1880 – December 25, 1973) was an aviation pioneer and the creator of Europe's first manned, engine-powered, heavier-than-air aircraft capable of a sustained (1 km), circular, controlled flight, which was made by Henry Farman on January 13, 1908 near Paris, France.
- During World War I the company founded by Voisin became a major producer of military aircraft, notably the Voisin III.
- Subsequently, he switched to the design and production of luxury automobiles under the name Avions Voisin.
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