Lawrence Sperry | |
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| Born | 21 December 1892 |
| Died | 13 December 1923 (aged 30) |
| Known for | invention of the first autopilot and artificial horizon |
| Spouse | Winifred Allen |
Lawrence Burst Sperry (21 December 1892, Chicago, Illinois, United States – December 13, 1923, English Channel) was an aviation pioneer who invented the autopilot and the artificial horizon.[1]
- ^ Scheck, William (2017-11-15). "Lawrence Sperry: Genius on Autopilot". HistoryNet. Retrieved 2023-10-02.