Henri Giffard
Henri Giffard
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a French engineer. In 1852 he invented the steam injector and the powered Giffard dirigible airship.
Born
Baptiste Jules Henri Jacques Giffard 8 February 1825 Paris, France
Died
14 April 1882 (aged 57)
Nationality
French
Known for
steam injector, Giffard dirigible airship
Occupation
engineer
adultbasic
France
era
1800+