Birthdate: October 16, 1879
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Štětí, Czechia
Died: February 4, 1912
Franz Karl Reichelt, a French tailor and parachuting pioneer, is known as the “Flying Tailor” for his efforts to create a wearable parachute for aviators. Despite numerous attempts with various prototypes, his designs were not successful. In 1912, Reichelt tragically jumped from the Eiffel Tower in an attempt to prove his invention’s effectiveness, resulting in his death. This daring act captured media attention and solidified his legacy as an inventor who took risks but ultimately did not succeed.
