John Wise (balloonist), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

John Wise (balloonist)

American pioneer in the field of ballooning

Date of Birth: 24-Feb-1808

Place of Birth: Lancaster, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 28-Sep-1879

Profession: balloonist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Pisces


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About John Wise (balloonist)

  • John Wise (February 24, 1808 – September 28, 1879?) was a pioneer in the field of ballooning.
  • He made over 400 flights during his lifetime and was responsible for several innovations in balloon design.
  • His balloon, The Jupiter carried 123 letters to make the first official airmail delivery run for the US Post Office in 1859.

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