Bessie Coleman

Elizabeth "Bessie" Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an American civil aviator. She was the first female pilot of African American descent and the first person of African-American descent to hold an international pilot license.

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Bessie Coleman
Birth dateJanuary 26, 1892
Birth place
Atlanta Texas
Date of deathApril 30, 1926
Place of death
Jacksonville Florida
Known for
Pilot (aeronautics)

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