As per our current Database, Henri Giffard has been died on Apr 14, 1882 (age 57).
When Henri Giffard die, Henri Giffard was 57 years old.
| Popular As | Henri Giffard |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Age | 57 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Born | February 8, 1825 (France) |
| Birthday | February 8 |
| Town/City | France |
| Nationality | France |
Henri Giffard’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.
Henri Giffard was born in the Year of the Rooster. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Rooster are practical, resourceful, observant, analytical, straightforward, trusting, honest, perfectionists, neat and conservative. Compatible with Ox or Snake.
French Engineer who pioneered research into FLIGHT on lighter-than-air balloons. He invented the steam injector and the powered airship in 1852.
He made his fortune with the invention of the steam injector, that prevented steam engine boilers from running out of water.
He applied the principles of steam power to build the first controllable passenger-carrying aircraft.
He chose to leave his estate to the people rather than to his family.
Orville Wright and his brother Wilbur were not even born when he made his famous first FLIGHT.
