Samuel Langley

1834–1906

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About Samuel Langley

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

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Personal Details

Given Name: Samuel
Surname: Langley
Born: 1834, Roxbury
Died: 1906
Occupation: aerospace engineer, aircraft pilot, astronomer, astrophysicist, inventor, military flight engineer, physicist

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