Jacques de Romas

Jacques de Romas (also known as Jacques de Romas-Magnan) was an accomplished 18th-century French inventor and physicist, primarily recognized for his development of an early version of the flying machine or a glider. He is celebrated for conducting experiments with mechanical flight and for exploring the principles of aerodynamics. Romas is often associated with the early history of aviation, although his contributions are less well-known compared to contemporaries like the Montgolfier brothers.