Obituary of Orville Wright

Orville Wright

Orville Wright (born August 18, 1871 in Dayton, Ohio) was a notable person who was best known for inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful motor-operated airplane, “the Wright Flyer,” along with his brother Wilbur Wright. Orville died on January 30, 1948 and his death because of a heart attack. He died at age 76.

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Orville Wright Biography Wiki:

Is He Dead or Alive: Dead
Full Name: Wright, Orville
Common Name: Orville Wright
Gender: Male
Preferred Gender Pronoun: he/him
Birthplace: Dayton, Ohio, United States
Birth Date: August 19, 1871
Age: 76 (at death)
Also Known As: Orv
Occupation: Inventor

Net Worth: $10.3 million
Nationality: American
Favorite Food: Kraft Mac & Cheese
Favorite Color: Indigo
Favorite Scent: Bleu de Chanel
Favorite Actor: Al Pacino

Orville's Family Tree

Birth Name: Orville Wright
Father: Milton Wright (1828-1917)
Mother: Susan Catherine Koerner (1831-1889)
Brother(s):

Wilbur Wright (born April 16, 1867-died January 30th, 1948)
Reuchlin Wright (1861-1920)
Lorin Wright (1862-1939)
Otis Wright

Sister(s):

Katharine Wright (1874-1929)
Ida Wright (born 1870, died in infancy)

Spouse/Partner:
Not Married - Single - Dating?

Death Notice:

Date: January 30 1948 at age 76
Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States
Cause of Death: Heart attack
Interment: Buried at Woodland Cemetery in Dayton, Ohio

Category Tags:

Inventor American Born on August 19th Born in 1871 Born in Ohio Died in 1948 Died at age 76 Died from Heart attack

Quotable Quotes:

"Orville Wright learned to fly at an early age and was the first man to break the sound barrier. (V)"

"Orville Wright's life and death are celebrated every July in America as "Orville's Day." (V)"

"Orville Wright's remarkable life and achievements in aviation will continue to inspire future generations long after his passing. (V)"

"Orville Wright was a successful aviation pioneer, known for co-inventing the world's first successful airplane with his brother Wilbur Wright, and his contributions to the field of aeronautics continued until the end of his life. (V)"

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