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George Henry Challenger

1881 – 1947

Aero-engineer born in Wales

Military flight engineer Engineer Aerospace engineering

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About George Henry Challenger

Lived 1881 – 1947 (aged 66). George Henry Challenger was a British military flight engineer, engineer and aerospace engineering.

George Henry Challenger (1881–1947 ) was a British aviator and aero-engineer, originally with the Bristol Aeroplane Company and later with Vickers. He designed a number of aircraft and held a number of aviation-related patents.

Early life Challenger was born on 3 June 1881 at Neath in Glamorganshire, Wales. He was originally employed as an engineer at the Bristol Tramways and Carriage Company

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Important facts

Born

3 June 1881, Neath

Birth century

19th century

Died

1 December 1947

Occupation

Military flight engineer, engineer, Aerospace engineering

Nationality

United Kingdom, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

People in George Henry Challenger's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

George Henry

1858 – 1943

Painter

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped George Henry Challenger's

Thomas Corwin Mendenhall

William Davidson Niven

Frequently asked questions

Who was George Henry Challenger?

aero-engineer born in Wales

When was George Henry Challenger born?

George Henry Challenger was born on 3 June 1881 in Neath.

When did George Henry Challenger die?

George Henry Challenger died on 1 December 1947.

What was George Henry Challenger's occupation?

George Henry Challenger was a military flight engineer, engineer and aerospace engineering.

What nationality was George Henry Challenger?

George Henry Challenger was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: George Henry Challenger

· Wikidata: Q5540434

· DBpedia: George Henry Challenger

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