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Maurice Farman
1877Mar, 21

Maurice Farman

Maurice Farman, French race car driver and pilot (d. 1964)
Maurice Alain Farman (March 21, 1877 – February 25, 1964) was an Anglo-French Grand Prix motor racing champion, an aviator, and an aircraft manufacturer and designer.

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