Carl Benz died at his home in Ladenburg at the age of 84 from a bronchial inflammation. His death marked the end of an era for the pioneer of the automobile.
Benz & Cie. and Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft (DMG) formally merged to create Daimler-Benz, marking a significant consolidation in the German automobile industry and the birth of the Mercedes-Benz brand.
The Blitzen Benz, built by Benz & Cie., set a land speed record of 226.91 km/h (141.00 mph) at Brooklands, England, driven by Victor Hémery. This established Benz as a leader in automotive performance.
Carl Benz announced his retirement from design management at Benz & Cie., following disagreements with other directors about hiring French designers. However, he remained on the Board of Management.
Bertha Benz undertook the first long-distance automobile trip, driving 104 km from Mannheim to Pforzheim with her sons. This journey demonstrated the practicality of the Benz Motorwagen and generated significant publicity for the vehicle.
Carl Benz received a patent for his two-stroke engine, securing his intellectual property and paving the way for further innovations in engine technology.
Carl Benz completed his first reliable petrol two-stroke engine, marking a crucial milestone in his development of internal combustion engines, which would later be applied to automobiles.
Carl Benz married Bertha Ringer. Bertha's financial support later proved crucial to the survival of Carl's early business ventures, highlighting her important role in his success.
Carl Benz graduated from the Karlsruhe polytechnical school at the age of 19, completing his formal education in mechanical engineering. This prepared him for his subsequent professional training and work in various companies.
At the age of 15, Carl Benz passed the entrance exam for mechanical engineering at the Karlsruhe polytechnical school, marking a significant step in his education and future career in engineering.
Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant, later known as Carl Friedrich Benz, was born in Mühlburg, now part of Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. This marks the beginning of the life of the man widely regarded as the inventor of the modern automobile.
