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Charles, (Jacques Alexandre Cesar. ) ne Beaugency-sur-Loire
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Charles, (Jacques Alexandre Cesar. ) ne Beaugency-sur-Loire
Charles, (Jacques Alexandre Cesar.) ne Beaugency-sur-Loire, le 11 novembre 1746, elu en 1793. Head-and-shoulders portrait of French balloonist Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, who made the first flight in a hydrogen balloon, Dec. 1, 1783. Date 1820
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1746 1793 Alexandre Cesar Jacques Loire Novembre Tissandier Aeronautics Beaugency
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This head-and-shoulders portrait showcases Jacques Alexandre Cesar Charles, a pioneering figure in the annals of aeronautics history. Born on November 11, 1746, in Beaugency-sur-Loire, France, Charles' life was marked by an insatiable curiosity and an unwavering determination to push the boundaries of human exploration. Charles' claim to fame came on December 1, 1783, when he made history as the first person to fly in a hydrogen balloon. This groundbreaking achievement came just a few months after the Montgolfier brothers' successful hot air balloon flight, further cementing France's position at the forefront of the burgeoning field of aeronautics. The portrait, created around 1820, captures Charles' intense gaze and the deep lines etched on his face, which speak to the risks and challenges he faced in his pioneering endeavors. The artist, Tissandier, masterfully conveys the sense of determination and resolve that characterized Charles' life. Charles' election to the French National Convention in 1793 is also notable, demonstrating the respect and admiration he garnered from his contemporaries. This portrait serves as a poignant reminder of Charles' enduring legacy as a trailblazer in the realm of flight and a testament to the human spirit's insatiable desire to explore the unknown. This evocative image, from the Mary Evans Prints Online collection, offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when the seemingly impossible became a reality, and the boundaries of human achievement were forever expanded.
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