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.
