Birthdate: July 20, 1873
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Santos Dumont
Died: July 23, 1932
Alberto Santos-Dumont, a Brazilian aeronaut and inventor, made significant contributions to the development of both lighter-than-air and heavier-than-air aircraft. He designed and flew the first powered airships, winning the Deutsch prize in 1901 by circling the Eiffel Tower. Santos-Dumont later advanced to powered heavier-than-air machines, achieving the first certified flights with the fixed-wing 14-bis in 1906. He is revered as a national hero in Brazil and a trailblazing figure in aviation history.
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