Birthdate: February 20, 1875
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Aurillac, in Cantal, France
Died: December 14, 1963
Marie Marvingt was a pioneering professional known for her remarkable achievements in various fields. She excelled in sports such as swimming, cycling, mountain climbing, winter sports, ballooning, flying, riding, gymnastics, athletics, rifle shooting, and fencing. She was the first woman to conquer many peaks in the French and Swiss Alps, broke records as a balloonist and aviator, and served as the first female combat pilot during World War I. Additionally, she was a qualified surgical nurse and the world’s first certified flight nurse, playing a pivotal role in establishing air ambulance services worldwide.
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