Hugh L. Willoughby (August 7, 1856 - April 4, 1939) was an American adventurer known for his Everglades expedition and his work as an aviation pioneer, specializing in the development of early seaplanes.[1]
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Hugh L. Willoughby |
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Born | (1856-08-07)August 7, 1856
Middletown, Delaware County, New York, US |
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Died | April 4, 1939(1939-04-04) (aged 82) |
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Burial place | Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, US |
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Occupation(s) | Explorer and Aviator |
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Known for | Expedition across the Everglades; Aviation Pioneer for seaplanes |
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Notable work | Across the Everglades: A Canoe Journey of Exploration, 1898 |
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Spouse | Augusta de Payser Harrison (m. 1878) |
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Children | 2 |
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