| Era | Early 1800s |
| Impact | Revolutionary achievements left a lasting impact on modern aviation |
| Invention | 'Globo Esfera' solar balloon |
| Known for | Pioneering steam-powered airships • Building the world's first successful controlled, engine-driven heavier-than-air aircraft |
| Occupation | Inventor • Aeronautical Engineer |
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| Collaborators and Competitors | Wright Brothers • Santos Dumont |
