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Jean Mermoz

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Jean Mermoz (December 9, 1901, Aubenton, Aisne – December 7, 1936) was a French aviator, viewed as a hero by many in both Argentina and his native France, where many schools bear his name.

In Brazil, he also is recognized as a pioneer aviator, but few people in country really know his great actions during the first years of South America’s aviation.