Jean Piccard
American academic and balloonist (1884–1963)
Died aged 79AquariusUnited States
Biography
Jean Felix Piccard (28 January 1884 in Basel, Switzerland – 28 January 1963 in Minneapolis, Minnesota), also known as Jean Piccard, was a Swiss-born American chemist, engineer, professor and high-altitude balloonist. He invented clustered high-altitude balloons, and with his wife Jeannette, the plastic balloon. Piccard's inventions and co-inventions are used in balloon flight, aircraft and spacecraft.
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Career highlights
Employers / organisations
- University of Chicago
- University of Minnesota
Family
- Spouse(s)
- Jeannette Piccard
- Children
- Don Piccard
- Parents
- Jules Piccard
- Siblings
- Auguste Piccard
Awards & honours (2)
- honorary doctorate from the University of Strasbourg
- International Space Hall of Fame
Quick answers about Jean Piccard
- How old was Jean Piccard?
- Jean Piccard died on January 28, 1963 at the age of 79.
- When is Jean Piccard's birthday?
- Jean Piccard was born on January 28, 1884.
- Where was Jean Piccard born?
- Jean Piccard was born in Basel.
- What is Jean Piccard's zodiac sign?
- Jean Piccard's zodiac sign is Aquarius.
- What is Jean Piccard's nationality?
- Jean Piccard is a citizen of United States, Switzerland.
- What does Jean Piccard do?
- Jean Piccard is known as chemist, engineer, balloonist, aircraft pilot.
- Who has Jean Piccard been married to?
- According to Wikidata, Jean Piccard's spouse is or was Jeannette Piccard.
- How many children did Jean Piccard have?
- Wikidata lists 1 child of Jean Piccard.
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