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          Wright brothers

          American aviation pioneers, inventors of the airplane

          For other uses, see Wright brothers (disambiguation).

          Wright brothers

          Orville (left) and Wilbur Wright in

          NationalityAmerican
          Other&#;names
          • Will and Orv
          • The Bishop's boys
          Known&#;forInventing, building, and flying the world's first successful airplane with the Wright Flyer, which pioneered the use of an effective flight control system
          Parents
          RelativesKatharine Wright (sister)[a]
          Orville Wright
          Born()August 19,
          Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
          DiedJanuary 30, () (aged&#;76)
          Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
          Cause of deathHeart attack[1]
          Education3 years high school
          OccupationPrinter / publisher, bicycle retailer / manufacturer, airplane inventor / manufacturer, pilot trainer
          Signature
          Wilbur Wright
          Born()April 16,
          Millville, Indiana, U.S.
          DiedMay 30, () (aged&#;45)
          Dayton, Ohio, U.S.
          Cause of deathTyphoid fever&