Wilbur Wright 1867 - 1912

occupation:
Aviator, Inventor
Nationality:
American
born in:
Indiana, United States

Encyclopaedia Britannica (http://www.britannica.com/eb/article-9077561/Wilbur-and-Orville-Wright)

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