Bertha Benz

(1849-1944)

German automobile pioneer, with husband Karl Benz

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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.

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Born	Bertha Ringer 3 May 1849 Pforzheim, Grand Duchy of Baden, Germany
Died	5 May 1944 (aged 95) Ladenburg,Germany
Zodiac	Taurus
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Karl Benz 1844-1929 · German engine designer · m. 1872 info edit

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Richard info 1st child with Karl Benz Male b. 1874 · Age: 151 · 1874- · Celebrity Baby

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Clara info 2nd child with Karl Benz Female b. 1877 · Age: 148 · 1877- · Celebrity Baby

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Clara info 3rd child with Karl Benz Female b. 1877 · Age: 148 · 1877- · Celebrity Baby

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Ellen info 4th child with Karl Benz Male b. 1890 · Age: 135 · 1890- · Celebrity Baby

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Ellen info 5th child with Karl Benz Male b. 1890 · Age: 135 · 1890- · Celebrity Baby

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Eugen info 6th child with Karl Benz Male b. 1973 · Age: 52 · 1973- · Celebrity Baby

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