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(Inventor) Jacques-Étienne Montgolfier, a French inventor and entrepreneur, was instrumental in advancing the technology of hot air balloons. He collaborated with his brother Joseph on experiments that culminated in the successful launch of the first manned hot air balloon in 1783. Their pioneering work in aviation transformed the field of transportation and captured the imagination of the public regarding flight. Montgolfier devoted his career to the exploration of aeronautics and advocating for the potential of air travel, leaving a significant mark on the history of aviation.