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Jean Piccard
Dr. Jean Piccard (January 28, 1884 - January 28, 1963) was a scientist and high-altitude balloonist, and several other members of the Piccard family including Jean's twin brother Auguste and Auguste's grandson Bertrand are known for ballooning.
The Star Trek character Jean-Luc Picard is his named after him and is his descendent.
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