Sir george cayley biography of williams
Sir george cayley biography of williams
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George Cayley
For his grandson, the cricketer, see George Cayley (cricketer). For the Royal Navy admiral and RAF general, see G. C. Cayley.
British aeronautical engineer (1773–1857)
Sir George Cayley Bt | |
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Portrait of Cayley c.1840 by Henry Perronet Briggs | |
| Born | (1773-12-27)27 December 1773 Scarborough, Yorkshire, England |
| Died | 15 December 1857(1857-12-15) (aged 83) Brompton, Yorkshire, England |
| Nationality | English |
| Citizenship | British |
| Known for | Designed first successful human glider.
Discovered the four aerodynamic forces of flight: weight, lift, drag, thrust; and cambered wings, basis for the design of the modern aeroplane. |
| Spouse | Sarah Benskin Charlotte Elizabeth Illingworth |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Aviation, aerodynamics, aeronautics, aeronautical engineering |
Sir George Cayley,[1]6th Baronet (27 December 1773 – 15 December 1857)[2] was an English engineer, inventor, and aviator.
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