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Louis Blériot: Quick Facts

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Facts

Born July 1, 1872 • Cambrai • France
Died August 2, 1936 (aged 64) • Paris • France

Photos

Louis Blériot standing before his Type XI monoplane, which he flew across the English Channel on July 25, 1909.
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Blériot XILouis Blériot flew his XI plane over the English Channel, from Calais to Dover, on July 25, 1909.
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