Ivy Baldwin
Ivy Baldwin | |
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Baldwin in 1894 | |
| Born | William Ivy July 31, 1866 |
| Died | October 8, 1953 (aged 87) Eldorado Canyon State Park, Boulder County, Colorado |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Known for | Circumnavigation |
Ivy Baldwin was born William Ivy on July 31, 1866 in Houston, Texas He changed his name in later years to Ivy Baldwin so that he could be billed as one of "The Baldwin Brothers". Baldwin was an American balloonist, aeronaut and high-wire performer. He is credited with being the first aviator to be shot down during wartime in the U.S. during the Spanish–American War.