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Karl Drais — Age & Birthday

Born: 29 April 1785 · Died: 10 December 1851 · Age at death: 66

How old was Karl Drais when he died?

Karl Drais died aged 66. He was born on 29 April 1785 and died on 10 December 1851.

German inventor of the dandy horse, the predecessor to the bicycle

Did you know?His wooden invention lacked pedals and required the rider to push along the ground with their feet to move forward.

Karl Freiherr von Drais (full name: Karl Friedrich Christian Ludwig Freiherr Drais von Sauerbronn; 29 April 1785 – 10 December 1851) was a noble German forest official and significant inventor in the Biedermeier period. He is regarded as "the father" and as the inventor of the bicycle.

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Age at death: 66
Years since death: 174

Born: April 29, 1785 · Karlsruhe, Germany
Died: December 10, 1851
Nationality: Grand Duchy of Baden
Known for: Technology, Literature, Art

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Father: Karl Wilhelm Ludwig Friedrich Drais von Sauerbronn

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