Edson Fessenden Gallaudet

Edson Fessenden Gallaudet
Edson Fessenden Gallaudet
Born	April 21, 1871; Washington, D.C., US
Died	July 1, 1945 (aged 74); Pine Orchard, Connecticut, US
Education	Yale University, B.A. (1893); Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. (1896);
Known for	Aviation pioneer in airfoils and seaplanes
Notable work	Gallaudet Hydroplane
Spouse	Marion Cockrell (m. 1903)
Father	Edward Miner Gallaudet
Relatives	Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (grandfather); Francis Cockrell (father-in-law);

Edson Fessenden Gallaudet (April 21, 1871 – July 1, 1945) was a pioneer in the field of aviation. He was best known for his development of practical airfoils and aircraft propulsion systems for use in early seaplanes.

Edson Fessenden Gallaudet

Born	(1871-04-21)April 21, 1871 Washington, D.C., US
Died	July 1, 1945(1945-07-01) (aged 74) Pine Orchard, Connecticut, US
Education	Yale University, B.A. (1893) Johns Hopkins University, Ph.D. (1896)
Known for	Aviation pioneer in airfoils and seaplanes
Notable work	Gallaudet Hydroplane
Spouse	Marion Cockrell (m. 1903)
Father	Edward Miner Gallaudet
Relatives	Thomas Hopkins Gallaudet (grandfather) Francis Cockrell (father-in-law)