| Age | 34 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 26 January, 1892 |
| Birthplace | Atlanta, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | 30 April, 1926 |
| Place of Death | Jacksonville, FL USA |
| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Aquarius |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Aviator |
| Claim to Fame | first of Native American descent, to hold a pilot license |
Bessie Coleman (January 26, 1892 – April 30, 1926) was an early American civil aviator. She was the first African-American woman, and also the first Native-American, to hold a pilot license. She earned her pilot license from the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale on June 15, 1921, and was the first black person to earn an international pilot's license.
