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Karl Benz

Karl Benz

Automotive and engine designer and manufacturer

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Founder of
Mercedes-Benz Group
Mercedes-Benz Group
Daimler AG
Daimler AG
Birthdate
November 25, 1844
Birthplace
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Mühlburg
Date of Death
April 4, 1929
Place of Death
Ladenburg
Ladenburg
Nationality
Germany
Germany
Educated at
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Karlsruhe Institute of Technology
Occupation
Engineer
Engineer
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Writer
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ISNI
00000001087737860
Open Library ID
OL6556993A0
VIAF
204712680

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Child
Richard Benz
Richard Benz
Citizenship
Germany
Germany
Doctoral Advisor
Ferdinand Redtenbacher
Ferdinand Redtenbacher
Wikidata ID
Q40224
Overview

Karl Benz (born November 25, 1844) was a German engineer and entrepreneur, known for being the founder of the companies Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz Group. He was born in Mühlburg, Germany, and held German citizenship.

Benz had a background in education from the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology. In his career, he worked as an engineer and had Ferdinand Redtenbacher as his doctoral advisor.

Karl Benz became a parent to a son named Richard Benz. Later in life, he passed away in Ladenburg, Germany on April 4, 1929.

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