Karl Friedrich Benz was a German engine designer and automobile engineer. His Benz Patent Motorcar from 1885 is considered the first practical automobile. He received a patent for the motorcar on 29 January 1886
Full name: Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant
Nationality: German
Spouse: Bertha Benz (m. 1872–1929)
Education: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (1860–1864), Karlsruhe Institute of Technology