John Wise date of birth:
February 24, 1808
How old was John Wise when died?
71
Where was John Wise born?
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
When did John Wise die?
September 28, 1879
John Wise body shape:
Average
What color is John Wise's hair?
Brown - Dark
What is John Wise's ethnicity?
White
What is John Wise nationality?
American
What is John Wise's occupation?
Ballonist
John Wise claim to fame:
Pioneer in the field of ballooning
Short Biography
John Wise (February 24, 1808 – September 28, 1879?) was a pioneer in the field of ballooning. He made over 400 flights during his lifetime and was responsible for several innovations in balloon design. Among the things Wise is famous for was when his balloon, The Jupiter carried 123 letters and made the first official airmail delivery run for the US Post Office in 1859.