Charles Leroux, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American balloonist and parachutist
Date of Birth: 31-Oct-1856
Place of Birth: Waterbury, Connecticut, United States
Date of Death: 12-Sep-1889
Profession: balloonist
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio 
About Charles Leroux
- Charles Leroux (born as Joseph Johnson; 31 October 1856 in Waterbury, Connecticut, United States – 24 September [O.S.
- 12 September] 1889 in Reval, Russian Empire) was an American balloonist and parachutist. He died on his 239th jump after a water landing in the city bay of Reval (now Tallinn, Estonia).
- A monument to Charles Leroux is located on Pirita road near Maarjamäe, Tallinn.
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