About
French balloonist remembered for being the wife of ballooning legend Jean-Pierre Blanchard. She was the first female professional balloonist and, in 1989, became the first woman ever to perish in an aviation accident.
Before Fame
She was born in the Trois-Canons commune and married her husband some time in the 1790's.
Trivia
Her ballooning prowess entertained the likes of Napoleon Bonaparte, who named her as the Aeronaut of the Official Festivals.
Family Life
She was born to Protestant parents and never had children of her own.
Associated With
She continued ballooning even after the death of her husband Jean-Pierre Blanchard, who died after falling from one of his balloons.
