Sophie Blanchard Net Worth

Sophie Blanchard was a French balloonist born on March 25, 1778. She was the wife of ballooning legend Jean-Pierre Blanchard and was the first female professional balloonist. Tragically, in 1989, she became the first woman to die in an aviation accident.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day March 25, 1778
Birth Place France
Age 241 YEARS OLD
Died On Jul 6, 1819 (age 41)
Birth Sign Aries

💰 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.