William Whitney Christmas

For other people named William Christmas, see William Christmas (disambiguation).
William Whitney Christmas
Christmas in 1915
Born(1865-09-01)September 1, 1865
Warrenton, North Carolina, U.S.
DiedApril 14, 1960(1960-04-14) (aged 94)
Bellevue Hospital
Manhattan, New York City, U.S.
EducationSt. John's Military Academy
Alma mater
Occupation(s)Physician
Aviator
Spouse
May Norris
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(m. 1899)​
Children1

William Whitney Christmas, M.D. (September 1, 1865 – April 14, 1960) was a physician, failed aircraft designer, and supposed con man. He was one of many claimants for an early design of the aileron.[1] He was a vice-president of the General Development Corporation.[2][3]

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