About Antonio Fernández Santillana
Lived 1866 – 1909 (aged 42–43). Antonio Fernández Santillana was a Spanish aircraft pilot.
Antonio Fernández Santillana (7 February 1876 – 6 December 1909) was an early pioneer in aviation. He was a Spaniard residing in France and a tailor by profession. Fernández became interested in aviation and constructed three aircraft during 1909, the third of which was exhibited at the Paris Aero Salon in October 1909. He was killed at Nice when he lost control of his aircraft.
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Who was Antonio Fernández Santillana?
British aviator
When was Antonio Fernández Santillana born?
Antonio Fernández Santillana was born in 1866 in Aranjuez.
When did Antonio Fernández Santillana die?
Antonio Fernández Santillana died on 6 December 1909 in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
What was Antonio Fernández Santillana's occupation?
Antonio Fernández Santillana was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was Antonio Fernández Santillana?
Antonio Fernández Santillana was Spanish.
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