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Sir George Cayley

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Sir George Cayley

Birth
Scarborough, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England
Death
15 Dec 1857 (aged 83)
Brompton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England
Burial
Brompton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England Add to Map
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Aviation Pioneer. Known as the "Father of Aerodynamics," he was the pilot of the first manned glider flight. He later designed gliders, helicopters and airplanes.
Aviation Pioneer. Known as the "Father of Aerodynamics," he was the pilot of the first manned glider flight. He later designed gliders, helicopters and airplanes.

Bio by: Ron Moody

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  • Maintained by: Find a Grave
  • Originally Created by: Ron Moody
  • Added: Mar 20, 2002
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6274811/george-cayley: accessed ), memorial page for Sir George Cayley (27 Dec 1773–15 Dec 1857), Find a Grave Memorial ID 6274811, citing All Saints Churchyard, Brompton-by-Sawdon, Scarborough Borough, North Yorkshire, England; Maintained by Find a Grave.