Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Karl Benz Biography and Timeline

Follow Karl Benz through 2 dated historical records for Germany.

Karl Benz, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

2Distinct records
1 of 1Page
1885–1886Years on this page

1885

Invention of Automobile

Science / Technology

Fits Daimlers engine to a 3 wheeled carriage

1886

Patent

Science / Technology

Patents a 3 wheel drive motor car & the internal combustion engine

Records, sources and methodology

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