Traian Vuia

Inventor

Birthday August 7, 1872

Birth Sign Leo

Birthplace Romania

DEATH DATE Sep 3, 1950 (78)

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About

Romanian inventor who became known for his early experiments with fixed-wing aircraft and helicopters.

Before Fame

He went to Paris in search of a sponsor for his aeronautical experiments, but few believed that a machine heavier than the air could fly.

Trivia

He never achieved the result he was hoping for--sustained flight--but his aircraft experiments did inspire other inventors and aviators to try out their own aircraft designs.

Family Life

He grew up in a small Romanian village, which was later renamed in his honor.

Associated With

His supporters claimed that he preceded Wilbur and Orville Wright in the successful flying of an airplane.