Multiple choice Directions: Find the inventor of the following. Parachute Joseph Aspdin Brequet J.P.F. Blanchard P.T. Farnsworth Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself C Correct answer Explanation Jean-Pierre Blanchard is credited with the first successful parachute jump from a balloon. While others like Da Vinci conceptualized it, Blanchard is the historical figure associated with its practical demonstration.