Karl Benz Biography Timeline By IamCarlaD Nov 25, 1844 Karl Benz was born in Germany Jul 9, 1864 Graduated from University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering Jul 20, 1872 Married Bertha Ringer Oct 1, 1883 Benz & Cie was created Aug 10, 1885 Debuted a motorized tricycle automobile with a gasoline- powered internal combustion engine Nov 2, 1886 Patent granted for invention of gasoline powered internal combustion engine driven car Jan 20, 1924 The brand Mercedez and Benz merged into Mercedes-Benz though the merger of Daimler and Benz & Cie Apr 4, 1929 Death at home in Germany