What is Santos Dumont famous for?

Alberto Santos-Dumont ( 20 July 1873 – 23 July 1932) was an important early pioneer of aviation. He was born, grew up, and died in Brazil. His contributions to aviation took place while he was living in Paris France. Santos-Dumont designed, built, and flew the first practical dirigible balloons (i.e., airships).

Who was Alberto Santos Dumont and what did he do?

Alberto Santos Dumont (Palmira, 20 July 1873 — Guarujá, 23 July 1932) was a Brazilian aeronaut, sportsman, inventor, and one of the very few people to have contributed significantly to the early development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft.

Who is Monsieur Santos Dumont?

Alberto Santos-Dumont (1873–1932) was an aviator and inventor who came from Brazil to Paris at age 18. In 1901, Santos-Dumont won a 100,000 franc prize from Henri Deutsch de la Meurthe for piloting his airship (the Santos-Dumont No. 5) from the Parc Saint Cloud, around the Eiffel tower, and back.

Did Wright Brothers beat Santos-Dumont?

It was only later that the secretive Orville and Wilbur Wright proved they had beaten Santos-Dumont at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, three years earlier on December 17.

What did Santos-Dumont invent?

Airplane
AirshipFixed-wing aircraftConversor marcianoCatapulta salva-vidas
Alberto Santos-Dumont/Inventions

Why did Santos-Dumont commit suicide?

Diagnosed at 36 with multiple sclerosis, Santos-Dumont also became deeply depressed at the use of what he called his “babies” for aerial bombardment during World War I. Back in Brazil, with the days of his high life in Paris long gone, he committed suicide in 1932.

Who was the first American woman to solo a fixed wing aircraft?

Amelia Earhart
Known for Many early aviation records, including first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean
Spouse(s) George P. Putnam ​ ( m. 1931)​
Awards Distinguished Flying Cross
Website Official website