- Born
- January 31, 1769
- Died
- August 18, 1823 (aged 54)
- Known as
- inventor, balloonist, engineer, physicist, stunt performer
André-Jacques Garnerin was a French balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute. He was appointed Official Aeronaut of France.
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