Gustav Lilienthal

Gustav Lilienthal
Gustav Lilienthal and a replica of Otto’s glider (1930)
Born
Gustav Lilienthal

(1849-10-09)9 October 1849
Anklam, Province of Pomerania, Kingdom of Prussia, German Confederation
Died1 February 1933(1933-02-01) (aged 83)
Berlin, Province of Brandenburg, Kingdom of Prussia, German Empire
Resting placeParkfriedhof, Berlin-Lichterfelde
NationalityPrussian, German
EducationBauakademie
Occupation(s)architect, inventor, social reformer
Known forSuccessful gliding experiments; invention of Anchor Stone Blocks and Concrete block
RelativesOtto Lilienthal (brother)

Gustav Lilienthal (October 9, 1849 – February 1, 1933) was a German social reformer, a pioneer in building and construction technology (Prefabricated buildings), inventor of different Construction sets (e. g. Anchor Stone Blocks) and involved in the pioneering work of his brother, Otto Lilienthal in aviation.[1][2]

Bibliography

  • Manuela Runge, Bernd Lukasch: Erfinderleben. Die Brüder Otto und Gustav Lilienthal. Berlin-Verlag, Berlin 2005, ISBN 3-8270-0536-1. (german)

References

  1. ^ "Gustav Lilienthal, Flight Pioneer, Dies. With Famous Brother, Otto, He Experimented With Flying Machines in the 90s". United Press in the New York Times. February 2, 1933. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
  2. ^ "G. Lilienthal, Air Pioneer, Dies In Germany At 83". Chicago Tribune. February 2, 1933. Archived from the original on 2012-11-04. Retrieved 2010-12-06.
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