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Jacques Etienne Montgolfier was born on January 6th, 1745 Annonay, France.
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Jacques was inspired by birds and how they fly. Then, he started to study flight with his brother.
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Jacques and his brother created a hot air balloon called the Montgolfier Balloon based on them.
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Jacques flew his balloon for 5.5 miles in 25 minutes over Annonay, France.
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Jacques developed a strategy for manufacturing vellum. Then, he created a new Montgolfier balloon.
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Jacques died on August 2nd enroute from Lyon to Annonay in a balloon crash. He tries to fly the new Montgolfier balloon but fails.
