André-Jacques Garnerin was a French balloonist and the inventor of the frameless parachute. He was appointed Official Aeronaut of France. Wikipedia
Born: January 31, 1769, Paris, France
Died: August 18, 1823 (age 54 years), Paris, France
Siblings: Jean-Baptiste-Olivier Garnerin
Spouse: Jeanne Geneviève Garnerin
Known for: Pioneer balloonist and parachuter