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