Sophie Blanchard

About Sophie Blanchard

Birth Day: March 25, 1778
Birth Place: France
Died On: Jul 6, 1819 (age 41)
Birth Sign: Aries

Sophie Blanchard Net Worth

Sophie Blanchard was born on March 25, 1778 in France. French balloonist remembered for being the wife of ballooning legend Jean-Pierre Blanchard. She was the first female professional balloonist and, in 1989, became the first woman ever to perish in an aviation accident.
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💰Sophie Blanchard Net worth: $10 Million

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About

French balloonist remembered for being the wife of ballooning legend Jean-Pierre Blanchard. She was the first female professional balloonist and, in 1989, became the first woman ever to perish in an aviation accident.

Before Fame

She was born in the Trois-Canons commune and married her husband some time in the 1790's.

Trivia

Her ballooning prowess entertained the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte, who named her as the Aeronaut of the Official Festivals.

Family Life

She was born to Protestant parents and never had children of her own.

Associated With

She continued ballooning even after the death of her husband Jean-Pierre Blanchard, who died after falling from one of his balloons.