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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 was born and died in Karlsruhe. He is seen as "the father of the bicycle".
Learn about Karl Drais, a German forest official and prolific inventor in the Biedermeier period. He created the first two-wheeled vehicle, the Velocipede, and the earliest typewriter with a keyboard, among other innovations.
Jun 30, 2017 · Learn how Karl von Drais created the first steerable, two-wheeled contraption in 1817, and how his invention inspired other inventors to improve and popularize the bicycle. Explore the history of the bicycle from the velocipede to the modern bike.
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Learn how Drais invented the 'draisienne', a two-wheeled horseless vehicle propelled by its rider, in 1817. Discover his background, motivations, and legacy as the pioneer of cycling history.
The first cycling tour in the world was nearly 8.5 miles long and took place 200 years ago. On June 12, 1817, Karl Freiherr von Drais rode on his new invention, the running machine, from...
All about baron Karl von Drais (Mannheim, Germany) and the invention of the draisine and the bicycle.
Learn how Karl Drais invented the \"Laufmaschine\" (running machine or balance bike) and received a Grand Ducal privilege for it in Baden. Discover the history and evolution of the bicycle and its inventor, who was also a mathematician and a versatile inventor.
