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