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Jean Piccard


 

Dr. Jean-Felix Piccard (January 28, 1884, Basel, Switzerland -January 28, 1963, Minneapolis, Minnesota , United States) was a Swiss-born American scientist and high-altitude balloonist, and several other members of the Piccard family including Jean's twin brother Auguste and Auguste's grandson Bertrand are known for ballooning.

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January 28 - 1884 - Basel - Switzerland - 1963 - Minneapolis, Minnesota - United States - Balloonist - Auguste - Bertrand

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The Star Trek character Jean-Luc Picard is his named after him and is his descendant.

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Star Trek - Jean-Luc Picard

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