Franz Reichelt (1879-1912)
Also known as "The Flying Tailor," Franz Reichelt created a parachute suit. He attempted to test his invention by jumping off the Eiffel Tower. In doing so, however, the parachute failed to open, and he plummeted to his death with crowds of people watching.
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He was the naval architect in charge of the plans for the ocean liner Titanic and perished along with more than 1,500 people when the ship sank on her maiden voyage.