François Laurent, Marquis dâArlandes
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Fran\u00e7ois Laurent, marquis d\u2019Arlandes, was a French aviator who, along with Pil\u00e2tre de Rozier, made the first untethered manned flight in a hot-air balloon on November 21, 1783. This historic flight, in a balloon developed by the Montgolfier brothers, carried them over Paris for approximately 25 minutes, covering a distance of about 5.5 miles. This event marked a significant milestone in the early history of aviation.1
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Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Ătienne MontgolfierâŚwith Pilatre de Rozier and François Laurent, marquis dâArlandes, as passengers. The balloon sailed over Paris for 5.5 miles (9 kilometers) in about 25 minutes.
Read MoreâŚwith Pilatre de Rozier and François Laurent, marquis dâArlandes, as passengers. The balloon sailed over Paris for 5.5 miles (9 kilometers) in about 25 minutes.
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balloon flightCharles and de Rozier join the raceâŚballoon ready, de Rozier and François Laurent, marquis dâArlandes, persuaded the king to permit them to make the first manned free flight. On November 21 they went aloft over Paris. A little more than 20 minutes and 16 km (10 miles) later, they safely returned to Earth. Ten days laterâŚ
Read MoreâŚballoon ready, de Rozier and François Laurent, marquis dâArlandes, persuaded the king to permit them to make the first manned free flight. On November 21 they went aloft over Paris. A little more than 20 minutes and 16 km (10 miles) later, they safely returned to Earth. Ten days laterâŚ
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