1849 - 1944
Bertha Benz German Business
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Bertha Benz was previously married to Karl Benz (1872 - 1929).
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German Business Professional Bertha Benz was born Bertha Ringer on 3rd May, 1849 in Pforzheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany and passed away on 5th May 1944 Ladenburg,Germany aged 95. She is most remembered for First person in history to drive an automobile over a long distance. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Bertha Benz is a member of the following lists: 1944 deaths, 1849 births and Automotive pioneers.
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Relationship Statistics
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| Married | 1 |
56 years, 9 months
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Details
| First Name |
Bertha
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| Last Name |
Benz
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| Full Name at Birth |
Bertha Ringer
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| Alternative Name |
Bertha Ringer Benz, Bertha Ringer, Bertha Benz
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| Birthday |
3rd May, 1849
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| Birthplace |
Pforzheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany
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| Died |
5th May, 1944
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| Place of Death |
Ladenburg,Germany
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| Build |
Slim
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| Zodiac Sign |
Taurus
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| Sexuality |
Straight
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| Ethnicity |
White
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| Nationality |
German
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| Occupation Text |
Business Partner and Spouse
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| Occupation |
Business
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| Claim to Fame |
First person in history to drive an automobile over a long distance
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| Official Websites |
www.uh.edu/engines/epi2402.htm, www.mercedes-benz.com/en/mercedes-benz/classic/bertha-benz/, www.automotivehalloffame.org/honoree/bertha-benz/, www.findagrave.com/memorial/131428035/bertha-benz, www.youtube.com/watch?v=JBL_G-C51Dk
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Bertha Benz (pronunciation , née Cäcilie Bertha Ringer; 3 May 1849 – 5 May 1944) was a German automotive pioneer. She was the business partner and wife of automobile inventor Karl Benz. On 5 August 1888, she was the first person to drive an automobile over a long distance, rigorously field testing the patent Motorwagen, inventing brake pads and solving several practical issues during the journey of 65 miles (105 km). In doing so, she brought the Benz Patent-Motorwagen worldwide attention and got the company its first sales.
