29th January 1886: Karl Benz patents his Motorwagen, widely regarded as the world’s first automobile

JUN 15 2025 · 12:00

29th January 1886: Karl Benz patents his Motorwagen, widely regarded as the world’s first automobile

29th January 1886: Karl Benz patents his Motorwagen, widely regarded as the world’s first automobile. Karl Benz, born in 1844 in Karlsruhe, Germany, had a background in mechanical engineering. After gaining experience in various engineering positions, he co-founded Benz & Cie. in 1871.

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