The descent becomes a cause célèbre
- When
- 22 October 1797 – 1798
- Where
- Paris
- Part of
- Garnerin's Parachute Descent
The 22 October 1797 descent became a cause célèbre, especially after Garnerin announced in 1798 that his next flight would carry a woman passenger.
Garnerin's parachute descent of 22 October 1797 became a cause célèbre. Public interest intensified particularly when he announced in 1798 that his next flight would include a woman as a passenger. Unsatisfied with his responses, the police issued an injunction against him, forbidding the ascent on the grounds that the young woman was committing herself to the venture without fully understanding the possible outcomes.
Sources
- André-Jacques Garnerin Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-30
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