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Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier

1745 – 1799

French inventor, younger of the 18th-century Montgolfier brothers

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Lived 1745 – 1799 (aged 54). Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was a French inventor, entrepreneur, industrialist, physicist, mechanic and balloonist.

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Important facts

Born

6 January 1745, Davézieux

Birth century

18th century

Died

1 August 1799, Serrières

Occupation

Inventor, entrepreneur, industrialist, physicist, mechanic, balloonist

Nationality

France

Awards

Knight of the Order of Saint Michael

Also known as

Etienne Montgolfier, Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier, Étienne Montgolfier, Etienne de Montgolfier, Étienne de Montgolfier

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier's

Frequently asked questions

Who was Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier?

French inventor, younger of the 18th-century Montgolfier brothers (1745–1799)

When was Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier born?

Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was born on 6 January 1745 in Davézieux.

When did Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier die?

Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier died on 1 August 1799 in Serrières.

What was Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier's occupation?

Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was an inventor, entrepreneur, industrialist, physicist, mechanic and balloonist.

What nationality was Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier?

Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was French.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier

· Wikidata: Q3158089

· DBpedia: Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier

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