Louise Poitevin
French balloonist
About Louise Poitevin
Lived 1820 – 1908 (aged 87–88). Louise Poitevin was a French balloonist.
Louise Rosalie Poitevin (c. 1820–1908) was a French pioneer of aviation, known for being the first woman to carry horses aloft using her gas-filled balloons. She was the second woman to fly by balloon over Portugal.
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Who was Louise Poitevin?
French balloonist
When was Louise Poitevin born?
Louise Poitevin was born in 1820 in Paris.
When did Louise Poitevin die?
Louise Poitevin died in 1908 in Meudon.
What was Louise Poitevin's occupation?
Louise Poitevin was a balloonist.
What nationality was Louise Poitevin?
Louise Poitevin was French.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Louise Poitevin. https://biography.guide/louise-poitevin/
MLA: "Louise Poitevin." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/louise-poitevin/.
Chicago: "Louise Poitevin." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/louise-poitevin/.
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