Ernest Archdeacon was a French lawyer and aviation pioneer before the First World War. He made his first balloon flight at the age of 20. He commissioned a copy of the 1902 Wright No. 3 glider but had only limited success. He was regarded as France's foremost promoter and sponsor of aviation, offering prizes, commissioning designs, and organising tests and events.
- Occupation
- lawyer, Esperantist, racing automobile driver, aircraft pilot
- Citizenship
- France
- Born
- March 28, 1863
- Died
- January 3, 1950
