Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier

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Joseph-Michel Montgolfier (26 August 1740 – 26 June 1810) and Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier (6 January 1745 – 2 August 1799) were paper manufacturers from Annonay, in Ardèche, France best known as inventors of the Montgolfière-style hot air balloon, globe aérostatique. Continue reading →

Montgolfier Hot Air Balloon

August 29, 2018August 26, 2018Leave a comment

The hot air balloon was invented by two papermaker brothers, Joseph-Michel and Jacques-Etienne Montgolfier of Annonay, France. Continue reading →

Invention of Carbon Paper

July 3, 2018June 26, 2018Leave a comment

On October 7, 1806, Ralph Wedgwood of London, England, received a patent for his invention of carbon paper. Continue reading →

First Paper Mill

August 28, 2017May 29, 2017Leave a comment

A paper mill was established in 751 CE at Samarkand (now Uzbekistan) Continue reading →