Gleb Kotelnikov

Gleb Kotelnikov was born on January 30, 1872 in Russia. Inventor of the first knapsack parachute, which saved countless pilots' lives.
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🎂 Gleb Kotelnikov - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Gleb Kotelnikov die, Gleb Kotelnikov was 72 years old.

Popular As Gleb Kotelnikov
Occupation Entrepreneur
Age 72 years old
Zodiac Sign Aquarius
Born January 30, 1872 (Russia)
Birthday January 30
Town/City Russia
Nationality Russia

🌙 Zodiac

Gleb Kotelnikov’s zodiac sign is Aquarius. According to astrologers, the presence of Aries always marks the beginning of something energetic and turbulent. They are continuously looking for dynamic, speed and competition, always being the first in everything - from work to social gatherings. Thanks to its ruling planet Mars and the fact it belongs to the element of Fire (just like Leo and Sagittarius), Aries is one of the most active zodiac signs. It is in their nature to take action, sometimes before they think about it well.

🌙 Chinese Zodiac Signs

Gleb Kotelnikov was born in the Year of the Monkey. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Monkey thrive on having fun. They’re energetic, upbeat, and good at listening but lack self-control. They like being active and stimulated and enjoy pleasing self before pleasing others. They’re heart-breakers, not good at long-term relationships, morals are weak. Compatible with Rat or Dragon.

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About

Inventor of the first knapsack parachute, which saved countless pilots' lives.

Before Fame

He witnessed a talented pilot fall to his death, which got him to thinking about ways to prevent such horrors in the Future.

Trivia

His first parachute was in use during World War I and further refinements came just in time for World War II.

Family Life

His father taught math and physics, and his mother was a talented Artist.

Associated With

His work was anticipated by Leonardo da Vinci who had schematics of early parachutes, but unlike Kotelnikov's, they did not fold up into a backpack.

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