Francis Chichester
- January 9, 2024
- Pilot
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Francis Chichester |
| Occupation | Pilot |
| Date Of Birth | Sep 17, 1901(1901-09-17) |
| Age | 123 |
| Date Of Death | 1972-08-26 |
| Birthplace | Barnstaple |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth City | England |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
Francis Chichester Biography
| Name | Francis Chichester |
| Birthday | Sep 17 |
| Birth Year | 1901 |
| Place Of Birth | Barnstaple |
| Home Town | England |
| Birth Country | United Kingdom |
| Birth Sign | Virgo |
| Parents | Charles Chichester, Emily Annie Page |
| Children(s) | Giles Chichester, George Beresford Chichester |
Francis Chichester is one of the most popular and richest Pilot who was born on September 17, 1901 in Barnstaple, England, United Kingdom. British adventurer who traveled the globe with Gipsy Moth IV. It was a yacht with a length of fifty-five feet.
Mark Knopfler and his band, Dire Straits, recorded a song in Chichester’s honor on the 1979 album, “Communique.” and his band, Dire Straits, recorded an ode to Chichester on their 1979 album, “Communique.”
He was the son of an Anglican clergyman.
Francis Chichester Net Worth
| Net Worth | $5 Million |
| Source Of Income | Pilot |
| House | Living in own house. |
Francis Chichester is one of the richest Pilot from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Francis Chichester 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
He was taught how to navigate planes with a sextant and during World War II served as an expert in navigation for Britain.
His circumnavigation around the globe took him nine months, including just an excursion to Australia.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Francis Chichester Dating?
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Facts & Trivia
Francis Ranked on the list of most popular Pilot. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Francis Chichester celebrates birthday on September 17 of every year.
What was Francis Chichester famous for?
Sir Francis Chichester (1901–1972) was a British sailor and aviator, famed for being the first person to single-handedly sail around the world making only one stop.
Where is Francis Chichester gypsy moth?
Fifty years ago, Sir Francis Chichester set sail on the Beaulieu River to become the first person to single-handedly circumnavigate the globe. Gipsy Moth IV is now on show again at the bottom of the High Street , where Sir Francis originally kept her before setting sail on his epic voyage.
Where was Francis Chichester knighted?
Conversation. Sir Francis Chichester was the first person to sail single- handedly around the world in 1966-67. He was knighted #OnThisDay in 1967 at the Royal Naval College by Queen Elizabeth II, using the same sword that Queen Elizabeth I had used to knight Sir Francis Drake.
Where was Francis Chichester from?
Barnstaple, United Kingdom
Who is the fastest person to sail around the world single handed?
The record for single-handed sailing is 4 days, 11 hours, 10 minutes and 23 seconds. This record was set by French yacht racer Thomas Coville , on the trimaran Sodebo Ultim in July 2017.