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Karl Drais Net Worth

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Karl Drais was a German aristocrat born on April 29, 1785 in Karlsruhe, Germany. He is best known for inventing the hobby horse, a two-wheeled vehicle that was a precursor to the modern bicycle. His invention was revolutionary for its time and helped to pave the way for the development of the bicycle.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day	April 29, 1785
Birth Place	Karlsruhe, Germany
Age	234 YEARS OLD
Died On	Dec 10, 1851 (age 66)
Birth Sign	Taurus

💰 Net worth: $100K - $1M

About

German aristocrat who invented the hobby horse, a precursor to the bicycle.

Before Fame

He created the earliest version of the typewriter before introducing his running machine.

Trivia

His prototype bicycle had no chains and was propelled by riders pushing off the ground with their feet.

Family Life

His father, a baron, served as an important civil servant in Germany.

Associated With

He and Karl Benz both created vehicles so that people could move faster.

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