Wilbur Wright

Wilbur Wright

INVENTOR

Co-inventor and co-pilot of the first successful airplane, which he called a "flying machine." His and his brother Orville's planes were later used in WWI and set the stage for modern aviation.

  • When was
    Wilbur Wright born?

    Wilbur Wright was born on Tuesday, April 16, 1867

  • Where was
    Wilbur Wright born?

    Wilbur Wright was born in Indiana

  • How old is
    Wilbur Wright?

    Wilbur Wright is 157

Best Quotes

  • It is possible to fly without motors, but not without knowledge and skill.
  • I know of only one bird - the parrot - that talks and it can't fly very high.

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