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(1867-1912)

Who Was Wilbur Wright?

Wilbur Wright was the elder brother of Orville Wright, with whom he developed the world's first successful airplane.

On December 17, 1903, the Wright brothers succeeded in making the first free, controlled flight of a power-driven airplane. An extraordinary achievement, Wilbur flew the plane for 59 seconds over a distance of 852 feet. Today, the Wright brothers are regarded as the "fathers of modern aviation." Wilbur Wright died in Dayton, Ohio, on May 30, 1912.

Early Life

Wilbur Wright was born on April 16, 1867, near Millville, Indiana, the middle child in a family of five children.

His father, Milton Wright, was a bishop in the Church of the United Brethren in Christ.

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His mother was Susan Catherine Koerner Wright. As a child, Wilbur's playmate was his younger brother, Orville, born in 1871.

Milton Wright's preaching took him on the road frequently, and he often brought back small toys for his children.

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