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Matilde Moisant
American pioneer aviator ()
Matilde Josephine Moisant (September 13, &#; February 5, ) was an American pioneer aviator, the second woman in the United States to obtain a pilot's license.[1][2]
Early life
Moisant was born on September 13, , in Earl Park, Indiana, to Médore Moisant and Joséphine Fortier.
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Both parents were French Canadians. Her siblings include George, John, Annie M., Alfred Moisant, Louise J. and Eunice Moisant.[citation needed] John and Alfred were also aviators.[8] In , the family was living in Manteno, Illinois, and her father was working as a farmer.[9]
Career
Moisant learned to fly at Alfred's Moisant Aviation School on Long Island, New York.[8] On August 13, ,[10][11] a few weeks after her friend Harriet Quimby received her pilot's certificate, Matilde Moisant became the second woman pilot certified by the Aero Club of America.
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