| Known for | Inventor • engineer • steam-powered airships |
| Occupation | Inventor • engineer |
| Nationality | French |
| Influence on | dirigibles • zeppelins • hot air balloons |
| Years active | Late 19th and early 20th century |
| Industrialist | True |
| Public figure | True |
| Place of birth | |
| Contributions to | global commerce • connection of societies around the world |
