Carl Benz
Carl Benz
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a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent Motorcar from 1885 is considered the first practical automobile and first car put into series production
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
Nationality
German
Occupation
Engineer
Spouse(s)
Bertha Ringer (m. 20 July 1872)
adultbasic
Germany
Education
University of Karlsruhe
era
1800+
Projects
Founded Fabrik für Maschinen zur Blechbearbeitung, Gasmotorenfabrik in Mannheim A. G, Benz & Cie
Resting place
Cemetery of Ladenburg
Significant advance
Automobile
Significant design
Benz Patent-Motorwagen