Charles de Montgolfier

Charles de Montgolfier was a French inventor and engineer best known for co-developing the hot air balloon in the late 18th century. Along with his brother Joseph, he created the first successful manned balloon flight in 1783, which used heated air to lift a craft into the sky. His innovations marked the beginning of human aeronautics and inspired further advancements in aviation. Montgolfier's work demonstrated the potential of balloon flight for exploration and observation, laying important groundwork for the future of air travel.