Sophie Blanchard

Sophie Blanchard was born on March 25, 1778 in France. 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.
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As per our current Database, Sophie Blanchard has been died on Jul 6, 1819 (age 41).

🎂 Sophie Blanchard - Age, Bio, Faces and Birthday

When Sophie Blanchard die, Sophie Blanchard was 41 years old.

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Occupation Family Member
Age 41 years old
Zodiac Sign Aries
Born March 25, 1778 (France)
Birthday March 25
Town/City France
Nationality France

🌙 Zodiac

Sophie Blanchard’s zodiac sign is Aries. 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

Sophie Blanchard was born in the Year of the Dog. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Dog are loyal, faithful, honest, distrustful, often guilty of telling white lies, temperamental, prone to mood swings, dogmatic, and sensitive. Dogs excel in business but have trouble finding mates. Compatible with Tiger or Horse.

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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.

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