Henry de La Vaulx
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Henry de La Vaulx (1870–1930) was a French balloonist, author, and cofounder of major French and international aeronautical associations.
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Born | (1870-04-02)2 April 1870 Bierville, France |
Died | 18 April 1930(1930-04-18) (aged 60) Jersey City, New Jersey |
Cause of death | Aviation accident |
Resting place | Castle Rozoy-Bellevalle. 48.923611°N 3.456111°E / 48.923611; 3.456111 |
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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 |
Aviation career | |
Full name | Comte Henry de La Vaulx |
Famous flights | 1900 ballooning distance record |
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