Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger (June 24 1770, Ulm - January 28 1829, Ulm), also known as the Tailor of Ulm, is famous for having constructed a working flying machine, presumably a hang glider. Wikipedia
From this point in 1811, Albrecht Ludwig Berblinger the 'Tailor of Ulm' made his unsuccessful attempt to fly across the Danube. www.itravelnet.com/destinations/europe/germany/ulm/adlerb...
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