Raymonde de Laroche, born on 22 August 1882, was a French aviator and the first woman in the world to receive a pilot's license. Her birth name was Elise Raymonde Deroche, and she later adopted the professional name Raymonde de Laroche.
Raymonde de Laroche initially gained fame as an actress before developing an interest in aviation. Inspired by the achievements of early aviators, she began taking flying lessons in 1909. On 08 March 1910, she earned her pilot's license from the Aero-Club of France, becoming the first woman to do so. Her license was number 36 issued by the organization.
Raymonde de Laroche's accomplishments in aviation contributed significantly to breaking gender barriers in a field predominantly occupied by men at the time. She continued to be involved in aviation, participating in airshows and competitions. Unfortunately, her aviation career came to a tragic end when she died in an airplane accident on 18 July 1919, during a test flight. Despite her untimely death, Raymonde de Laroche's pioneering efforts paved the way for future generations of women in aviation.
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