Karl Benz
Engineer and founder of Mercedes-Benz
Born
November 25th, 1844
180 years ago
Died
April 4th, 1929
96 years ago — 84 years old
Category
Scientists & Innovators
Country
Germany
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An engineer and inventor, established the automotive industry by creating the first practical internal combustion engine automobile. Founded a company that would eventually become Mercedes-Benz, which produced the first automobile designed to be powered by an internal combustion engine. His work laid the foundation for modern automobiles, significantly influencing transportation.
Developed the Benz Patent-Motorwagen in 1885
Co-founded Benz & Cie. Rheinische Gasmotorenfabrik Mannheim
Merged with Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft to form Daimler-Benz
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