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Samuel Langley

American physicist, pioneer of aviation, and 3rd Secretary of the Smithsonian (1834-1906)

Samuel Langley was born on August 22, 1834 in Roxbury, United States and died on February 27, 1906, aged 71.

Born

August 22, 1834

Samuel Langley died aged 71.

Died: February 27, 1906

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Birthplace
Roxbury, United States
Professions
aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, physicist, military flight engineer, inventor, astronomer, astrophysicist
Citizenship
United States

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Zodiac sign
Leo

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How old was Samuel Langley when they died?

Samuel Langley died aged 71.

When is Samuel Langley’s birthday?

Samuel Langley’s recorded birthday is August 22.

Where was Samuel Langley born?

Samuel Langley was born in Roxbury, United States.

When did Samuel Langley die?

Samuel Langley died on February 27, 1906.