Octave Chanute was an American civil engineer and aviation pioneer, born in France, he provided many budding enthusiasts, including The Wright brothers, were two American brothers, inventors, and aviation pioneers who are generally credited with inventing, building, and flying the world's first successful what?
Octave Chanute:  He provided many budding enthusiasts, including the Wright brothers, with help and advice, and helped to publicize their flying experiments.
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