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John Wise

American pioneer in the field of ballooning (1808-1879)

PersonDied aged 71humanQ357722

Also known as John Wise · Wise, John

Born: February 24, 1808
Died: September 28, 1879
Birthplace: Lancaster
Place of death: United States
Citizenship: United States
Occupation: balloonist
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, meteorological observer
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1.Stated in Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands
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John Wise was a pioneer in the field of ballooning. He made over 400 flights during his lifetime and was responsible for several innovations in balloon design. His balloon, The Jupiter, carried 123 letters to make the first official airmail delivery run for the US Post Office in 1859.

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Sex or gender: male
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1.Stated in Integrated Authority FileRetrieved 2024-07-20
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Given name: John
Family name: Wise
Work location: Lancaster(1849–1851)
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1.Stated in Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands
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Affiliation: Smithsonian Meteorological Project(1849–1851) subject has role: meteorological observer
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1.Stated in Meteorological stations and observers of the Smithsonian Institution in North America and adjacent islands
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