Cäcilie Bertha Ringer was born into a wealthy family in Pforzheim, Germany, in the spring of 1849. Her father was a carpenter and real estate investor who indulged his young daughter’s wide ...

The Origins of the Motorwagen On July 20, 1872, Karl Benz married Bertha Ringer, an automotive pioneer and engineer in her own right. Bertha played a crucial role in Benz's success, initially ...