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Carl Benz
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Carl Benz

Founder · Mercedes-Benz · born November 25, 1844 · died 1929

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Carl Friedrich Benz was a German engine designer and automotive engineer. His Benz Patent-Motorwagen from 1885 is considered the first practical, modern automobile and the first car to be put into series production.

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  1. ~39Founded Benz & Cie.1883
  2. ~82Founded Mercedes-Benz1926
  3. 81Founded Daimler-Benz AGJune 28, 1926

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