What is Bessie Coleman's full name?
Elizabeth Coleman
Bessie Coleman nickname(s):
Elizabeth Coleman, Bessie Coleman
Bessie Coleman date of birth:
January 26, 1892
How old was Bessie Coleman when died?
34
Where was Bessie Coleman born?
Atlanta, Texas, U.S.
When did Bessie Coleman die?
April 30, 1926
Where did Bessie Coleman die?
Jacksonville, FL USA
Why did Bessie Coleman die?
thrown from the plane at 2, 000 ft (610 m) and died instantly when she hit the ground
What is Bessie Coleman's ethnicity?
Black
What is Bessie Coleman nationality?
American
What is Bessie Coleman's occupation?
Aviatar
Bessie Coleman claim to fame:
first of Native American descent, to hold a pilot license
Short Biography
Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.