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August Euler

1868 – 1957

Pioneer Aviator

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About August Euler

Lived 1868 – 1957 (aged 88). August Euler was a German engineer, aircraft pilot and entrepreneur.

August Euler (20 November 1868 – 1 July 1957) was a pioneer German aviator, aircraft constructor and the holder of the first German pilot's license, issued in 1909. After the First World War, he became German Secretary of State for Air, until he retired in 1922. On 31 December 1909 he obtained German Pilot's brevet No. 1 and started a flying school. Before the First World War he moved his factory to Frankfurt and helped set up a German aircraft manufacturers' association.

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Commander's Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped August Euler's

Frequently asked questions

Who was August Euler?

Pioneer Aviator (1868-1957)

When was August Euler born?

August Euler was born on 20 November 1868 in Oelde.

When did August Euler die?

August Euler died on 1 July 1957 in Feldberg.

What was August Euler's occupation?

August Euler was an engineer, aircraft pilot and entrepreneur.

What nationality was August Euler?

August Euler was German.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: August Euler

· Wikidata: Q95810

· DBpedia: August Euler

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