ABSTRACT
Born: July 1, 1872; Cambrai, France Died: August 2, 1936; Paris, France Area of Achievement: Aeronautics Contribution: Bleriot completed the first overseas
flight in a heavier-than-air craft in 1909 and later became a pioneer in the fledgling aeronautics industry. He played a critical role in the French war effort during World War I and the subsequent establishment of commercial aviation.
