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Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1931. postcard; airship Santos-Dumont and his No. 14-bis
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Born July 20, 1873 • Brazil
Died July 23, 1932 (aged 59) • Guarujá • Brazil

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Alberto Santos-Dumont, 1931.
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Santos-Dumont and his No. 14-bis
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