About William Ralph Badger
Lived 1884 – 1911 (aged 26). William Ralph Badger was an American aircraft pilot.
William R. Badger (1886 – August 15, 1911) was a wealthy pioneer aviator. He was orphaned early in life and inherited a sizable fortune from his parents. He and fellow aviator St. Croix Johnstone of Chicago died in two separate incidents on the same day at the 1911 Chicago International Aviation Meet at Grant Park.
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Who was William Ralph Badger?
American aviator (1884-1911)
When was William Ralph Badger born?
William Ralph Badger was born on 19 October 1884 in Pittsburgh.
When did William Ralph Badger die?
William Ralph Badger died on 15 August 1911 in Chicago.
What was William Ralph Badger's occupation?
William Ralph Badger was an aircraft pilot.
What nationality was William Ralph Badger?
William Ralph Badger was American.
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