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Gottlieb Daimler

Gottlieb Daimler was an engineer, industrial designer and industrialist born in Schorndorf , in what is now Germany. He was a pioneer of internal-combustion engines and automobile development...

Timeline of Events

1885

4.3.1885

Gottlieb Daimler is granted a German patent for his engine design.

8.29.1885

Gottlieb Daimler patents the world's first motorcycle.

1887

3.4.1887

Gottlieb Daimler unveils his first automobile which he test runs in Esslingen and Cannstatt, Germany.

1924

5.11.1924

Mercedes-Benz is formed by Gottlieb Daimler and Karl Benz merging their two companies.