Steve Fossett
American businessman, record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer.
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Steve Fossett was an American businessman, record-setting aviator, sailor, and adventurer. Born on 22 April 1944 in Jackson, Fossett died on 3 September 2007 in Mammoth Lakes at the age of 63.
Fossett studied at National University of San Marcos and Stanford University. Honours include National Aviation Hall of Fame, FAI Gold Air Medal and Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, among 4 recorded.
With a Wikipedia article in 38 languages, Steve Fossett is No. 18,024 in the People and Position Index.
- Born
- 22 April 1944, Jackson
- Died
- 3 September 2007, Mammoth Lakes (aged 63)
- Country
- United States
- Known as
- Explorer, financier, balloonist
- Field
- Business
- Education
- National University of San Marcos, Stanford University
- Languages
- English
- Wikipedia editions
- 38
Did you know
Lived to 63.
Shares a birthday with Vladimir Lenin and Immanuel Kant.
One of 6 people in the Index born in Jackson, with Thomas Harris.
Has a Wikipedia article in 38 languages.
Computed from the Index and Wikidata.
Honours and works
Awards
- National Aviation Hall of Fame2007
- FAI Gold Air Medal
- Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society
- Distinguished Eagle Scout Award
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