About Eric Gordon England
Lived 1891 – 1976 (aged 84). Eric Gordon England was a British military flight engineer, engineer, aircraft pilot, aeronautical engineer and aviator, known for Gliding.
Eric Cecil Gordon England (5 April 1891 – February 1976) AFRAeS, FIMT, was a British aviator, racing driver and engineer. E.C. Gordon England was one of the early pioneers of gliding, and his glider flight in 1909 is considered to be the birth of the sport of soaring.
Early years Gordon England was born in Argentina in 1891, the son of British parents George and Amy England. He emigrated to England at age ten, and he was first educated at New College, Eastbourne; then from 1904 to 1906 at Framlingham College in Suffolk.
Don’t just read it —
keep it.
Full-length biographies made to live with: read them, listen on the way to work, watch them tonight.
- E-book
- Audio
- Video
Instant download · yours to keep · every purchase keeps this site free
Important facts
People in Eric Gordon England's life
Named in this biography and alive at the same time
Related people
Same field, nearest in time
Contemporaries
People whose lives overlapped Eric Gordon England's
Frequently asked questions
Who was Eric Gordon England?
engineer (1891-1976)
When was Eric Gordon England born?
Eric Gordon England was born on 5 April 1891 in Concordia.
When did Eric Gordon England die?
Eric Gordon England died on 1 February 1976 in Bracknell.
What was Eric Gordon England's occupation?
Eric Gordon England was a military flight engineer, engineer, aircraft pilot, aeronautical engineer and aviator.
What was Eric Gordon England known for?
Eric Gordon England was known for Gliding.
What nationality was Eric Gordon England?
Eric Gordon England was British.
Sources & further reading
· Wikipedia: Eric Gordon England
· DBpedia: Eric Gordon England
Cite this page
APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Eric Gordon England. https://biography.guide/eric-gordon-england/
MLA: "Eric Gordon England." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/eric-gordon-england/.
Chicago: "Eric Gordon England." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/eric-gordon-england/.
Data last updated: 2026-09-24 · Spot an error? Report a correction.
Page generated 2026-09-27 05:03 UTC