Carl Benz
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

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Born
Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant 25 November 1844 Mühlburg, Baden, German Confederation (now Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany)
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Died
4 April 1929 (aged 84) Ladenburg, Baden, Germany
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Nationality
German
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Occupation
Engineer
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Spouse(s)
Bertha Ringer (m. 20 July 1872)
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Germany
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Education
University of Karlsruhe
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era
1800+
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Projects
Founded Fabrik für Maschinen zur Blechbearbeitung, Gasmotorenfabrik in Mannheim A. G, Benz & Cie
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Resting place
Cemetery of Ladenburg
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Significant advance
Automobile
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Significant design
Benz Patent-Motorwagen