Henri Farman (26 May 1874 – 17 July 1958) was a British-French aviator and aircraft designer and manufacturer with his brother Maurice Farman. Before dedicating himself to aviation he gained fame as a sportsman, specifically in cycling and motor racing. Henri acquired French nationality in 1937.
Henri Farman
British-French racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer
Notable For
British-French racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer
Henri Farman's Historical Timeline
Henri Farman is born
Henri Farman, British british-french racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer, known for british-french racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer, was born on 1874-05-26.
Henri Farman becomes the first person to fly an observed circuit of more than 1km, winning the Grand Prix d'Aviation
Henri Farman becomes the first person to fly an observed circuit of more than 1km, winning the Grand Prix d'Aviation
Associated Historical Events
birth
Henri Farman is born
Henri Farman, British british-french racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer, known for british-french racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer, was born on 1874-05-26.
Henri Farman becomes the first person to fly an observed circuit of more than 1km, winning the Grand Prix d'Aviation
Henri Farman becomes the first person to fly an observed circuit of more than 1km, winning the Grand Prix d'Aviation
Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Henri Farman born?
- Henri Farman was born on 1874-05-26 (British).
- What is Henri Farman known for?
- British-French racing driver, aviator and aircraft designer
- What historical events involved Henri Farman?
- Henri Farman was involved in 2 recorded historical events, including Henri Farman is born, Henri Farman becomes the first person to fly an observed circuit of more than 1km, winning the Grand Prix d'Aviation.
- When did Henri Farman die?
- Henri Farman died on 1958-01-01.