BIOGRAPHY: INVENTOR

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Karl Friedrich Benz (German: 25 November 1844 – 4 April 1929), sometimes also Carl Friedrich Benz, was a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent Motorcar from 1885 is considered the first practical automobile. He received a patent for the motorcar in 1886.

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Karl Friedrich Benz (German: 25 November 1844 – 4 April 1929), sometimes also Carl Friedrich Benz, was a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent Motorcar from 1885 is considered the first practical automobile. He received a patent for the motorcar in 1886.

Born : Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant

25 November 1844

Mühlburg, Baden, German Confederation

(now Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, (Germany))

Died : 4 April 1929 (aged 84) Ladenburg, Baden, Germany

Resting place : Cemetery of Ladenburg

Nationality : German

Education : University of Karlsruhe

Occupation : Engineer

Spouse(s) : Bertha Ringer (m. 20 July 1872 – 4 April 1929, his death)

Engineering career

Projects : founded Fabrik für Maschinen zur Blechbearbeitung, Gasmotorenfabrik in Mannheim A. G, Benz & Cie

Significant design : Benz Patent Motorwagen

Significant advance : Petroleum-powered automobile