Carl Benz

German designer and engineer (1844–1929)

Carl (or Karl) Friedrich Benz (German: [kaʁl ˈfʁiːdʁɪç ˈbɛnts]; born Karl Friedrich Michael Vaillant; 25 November 1844 – 4 April 1929) 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.²

From Wikipedia’s article on Carl Benz (this version), CC BY-SA 4.0.

Born Nov 25, 1844, died Apr 4, 1929.¹