Heraclio Alfaro Fournier
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Heraclio Alfaro Fournier (September 20, 1893 – October 8, 1962) was an aviation pioneer, aeronautical engineer, and member of the Early Birds of Aviation.[1]
Born20 September 1893
Died8 October 1962 (aged 69)
OccupationsAviator, aeronautical engineer
ParentJuan Bautista Alfaro
Heraclio Alfaro Fournier | |
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| Born | 20 September 1893 |
| Died | 8 October 1962 (aged 69) |
| Occupations | Aviator, aeronautical engineer |
| Parent | Juan Bautista Alfaro |
Early life
Born in Vitoria, Spain, Heraclio was the son of Juan Bautista Alfaro and grandson of Heraclius Fournier, founder of the famous card factory, Naipes Heraclio Fournier. At the Marianist school in that city, he was introduced to the nascent field of aviation by Louis Heintz.[2]
