Karl Benz Biography Timeline

  • Karl Benz was born in Germany

  • Graduated from University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • Married Bertha Ringer

  • Benz & Cie was created

  • Debuted a motorized tricycle automobile with a gasoline- powered internal combustion engine

  • Patent granted for invention of gasoline powered internal combustion engine driven car

  • The brand Mercedez and Benz merged into Mercedes-Benz though the merger of Daimler and Benz & Cie

  • Death at home in Germany