Birthdate: February 9, 1846
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Heilbronn
Died: December 29, 1929
Wilhelm Maybach was a prominent German engine designer and industrialist known for his significant contributions to the advancement of high-speed internal combustion engines in various applications. He collaborated with Gottlieb Daimler in the creation of the first motorcycle, motorboat, and the Mercedes model. After parting ways with Daimler Motoren Gesellschaft, Maybach founded his own company, Maybach-Motorenbau GmbH, focusing on producing engines for Zeppelins. The company’s legacy extended into the post-World War II era through its involvement in manufacturing engines for German tanks.
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