Wilhelmine Reichard
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Johanne Wilhelmine Siegmundine Reichard (née Schmidt; 2 April 1788 – 23 February 1848)[1] was a German aeronaut who was the first German female balloonist.
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Wilhelmine Reichard | |
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Born | (1788-04-02)2 April 1788 |
Died | 23 February 1848(1848-02-23) (aged 59) Döhlen, Kingdom of Saxony, German Confederation |
Occupation | Balloonist |
Known for | First solo balloon flight by a German woman |
Spouse | Johann Gottfried Reichard |
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