BIOGRAPHY: INVENTOR Hi Guys, welcome to my blog 👋 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 Signif...