Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt
Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt | |
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With his beloved propeller in 1863, by photographer Nadar | |
| Born | August 16, 1825 |
| Died | January 20, 1888 (aged 62) |
| Occupation(s) | Archaeologist Numismatist |
| Spouse | Anne-Marie Dumont de Signéville |
Gustave de Ponton d'Amécourt (16 August 1825 – 20 January 1888, Trilport, France) was a French inventor, archaeologist, and numismatist. He coined the term "helicopter" and invented one of the first prototypes.