Glenn Curtiss

American aviator and industrialist (1878-1930).

Born May 21st, 1878 in Hammondsport.

Died July 23rd, 1930 at 52 years old in Buffalo (appendicitis).

Occupations
aircraft designer, aircraft pilot, businessperson, inventor, military flight engineer, racing automobile driver, sport cyclist
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