Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin (German: Ferdinand Adolf Heinrich August Graf von Zeppelin; 8 July 1838 – 8 March 1917) was a German general and later inventor of the Zeppelin rigid airships. His name became synonymous with airships and dominated long-distance flight until the 1930s. He founded the company Luftschiffbau Zeppelin.
Ferdinand von Zeppelin
general and airship pioneer
Notable For
German general and airship pioneer
Ferdinand von Zeppelin's Historical Timeline
Ferdinand von Zeppelin is born
Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German general and airship pioneer, known for german general and airship pioneer, was born on 1838-07-08.
German airship inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (31) weds Isabella Freiin von Wolff from the house of Alt-Schwanenburg, i
German airship inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (31) weds Isabella Freiin von Wolff from the house of Alt-Schwanenburg, in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, until his death in1917
Associated Historical Events
birth
Ferdinand von Zeppelin is born
Ferdinand von Zeppelin, German general and airship pioneer, known for german general and airship pioneer, was born on 1838-07-08.
German airship inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (31) weds Isabella Freiin von Wolff from the house of Alt-Schwanenburg, i
German airship inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (31) weds Isabella Freiin von Wolff from the house of Alt-Schwanenburg, in Berlin, Kingdom of Prussia, until his death in1917
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ferdinand von Zeppelin born?
- Ferdinand von Zeppelin was born on 1838-07-08 (German).
- What is Ferdinand von Zeppelin known for?
- German general and airship pioneer
- What historical events involved Ferdinand von Zeppelin?
- Ferdinand von Zeppelin was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Ferdinand von Zeppelin is born, German airship inventor Ferdinand von Zeppelin (31) weds Isabella Freiin von Wolff from the house of Alt-Schwanenburg, i.
- When did Ferdinand von Zeppelin die?
- Ferdinand von Zeppelin died on 1917-01-01.