Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, along with his brother Joseph-Michel Montgolfier, were the inventors of the hot air balloon, and both lived well beyond that date.
Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier was born on January 6, 1745, in Annonay, France, and Joseph-Michel Montgolfier was born on August 26, 1740. The two brothers are credited with successfully launching the first manned hot air balloon flight on June 4, 1783, in Annonay.
Their invention of the hot air balloon was a groundbreaking achievement in the history of aviation and a significant step forward in human flight. Their balloon, made of cloth and paper and fueled by burning straw and wool, rose to an altitude of about 6,000 feet (approximately 1,800 meters) and traveled a distance of about 1.2 miles (around 2 kilometers) during its maiden flight.
Both brothers continued their work in aeronautics and received recognition and honors for their contributions. Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier lived until August 2, 1799, passing away in Balaruc-les-Bains, France. Joseph-Michel Montgolfier outlived his brother and died on June 26, 1810, in Annonay, France.
Their invention of the hot air balloon paved the way for further advancements in aviation and aeronautics, and their legacy is remembered as pioneers of manned flight.
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