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Gustav Lilienthal

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Gustav Lilienthal and a replica of Otto's glider, 1930

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]

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  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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