Heraclio Alfaro Fournier

Heraclio Alfaro Fournier
Heraclio Alfaro Fournier
	Heraclio Alfaro Fournier
Born	September 20, 1893; Vitoria, Spain
Died	October 8, 1962 (aged 69); Vitoria, Spain
Occupation	Aviator, aeronautical engineer
Parent(s)	Juan Bautista Alfaro

Heraclio Alfaro Fournier (September 20, 1893 – October 8, 1962) was an aviation pioneer, aeronautical engineer, and member of the Early Birds of Aviation.[1]

Early life

Born in Vitoria, Spain, Heraclio was the son of Juan Bautista Alfaro and grandson of Heraclius Fournier, founder of the famous card factory, Naipes Heraclio Fournier. At the Marianist school in that city, he was introduced to the nascent field of aviation by Louis Heintz.[2]

References

Cooper, Ralph. "Heraclio Alfaro Fournier 1893-1962". The Early Birds of Aviation.
Heraclio Alfaro Fournier Heraclio Alfaro Fournier New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1927 (reprint 2005), pp. 60, 84, 91, 208. ISBN 1-4179-1884-5.

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[1] Cooper, Ralph. "Heraclio Alfaro Fournier 1893-1962". The Early Birds of Aviation.

[2] Heraclio Alfaro Fournier Heraclio Alfaro Fournier New York: D. Appleton and Company, 1927 (reprint 2005), pp. 60, 84, 91, 208. ISBN 1-4179-1884-5.