Anthony Fokker Biography, Birthday & Nationality

Anthony Fokker 06/04/1890   -   23/12/1939

Anthony Fokker Introduction:

Anthony Fokker was a Dutch innovator and industrialist who contributed greatly to the world of aviation. This biography gives detailed information about his childhood, life, works and timeline

Anthony Fokker Biography, Awards, Facts and Family

  • Famous: Dutch Men
  • Died At Age: 49
  • Sun Sign: Aries
  • Also Known As: Anton Herman Gerard Fokker
  • Born In: Kediri, East Java
  • Famous As: Dutch Aviation Pioneer And An Aircraft Manufacturer
  • Spouse/Ex-: Sophie Marie Elisabeth Von Morgen, Violet Austman
  • Died On: December 23, 1939
  • Place Of Death: Murray Hill
  • Founder/Co-Founder: Atlantic Aircraft
  • Discoveries/inventions: Fokker Is Often Credited With Having Invented The Synchronisation Device Which Enabled World War I Aircraft To Fire Through The Spinning Propeller. His Role Was Certainly Significant But There Were A Number Of Prior Developments Before The Result Was Achieved For Which Fokker Is Commonly Credited
  • Bio: Anthony Fokker Was A Dutch Innovator And Industrialist Who Contributed Greatly To The World Of Aviation. This Biography Gives Detailed Information About His Childhood, Life, Works And Timeline