Sophie Blanchard date of birth:
March 25, 1778
How old was Sophie Blanchard when died?
41
Where was Sophie Blanchard born?
Trois-Canons, Charente-Maritime, France
When did Sophie Blanchard die?
July 6, 1819
Sophie Blanchard body shape:
Average
What color is Sophie Blanchard's hair?
Brown - Dark
Is Sophie Blanchard gay or straight?
Straight
What is Sophie Blanchard's ethnicity?
White
What is Sophie Blanchard nationality?
French
What is Sophie Blanchard's occupation?
Aeronaut
Short Biography
Sophie Blanchard (25 March 1778 – 6 July 1819) was a French aeronaut and the wife of ballooning pioneer Jean-Pierre Blanchard. Blanchard was the first woman to work as a professional balloonist, and after her husband's death she continued ballooning, making more than 60 ascents. Known throughout Europe for her ballooning exploits, Blanchard entertained Napoleon Bonaparte, who promoted her to the role of "Aeronaut of the Official Festivals", replacing André-Jacques Garnerin. On the restoration of the monarchy in 1814 she performed for Louis XVIII, who named her "Official Aeronaut of the Restoration".