Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels Royalty

Prince Carl (Karl) of Solms-Braunfels (27 July 1812 – 13 November 1875), was a German prince and military officer in both the Austrian army and in the cavalry of the Grand Duchy of Hesse. As Commissioner General of the Adelsverein, he spearheaded the establishment of colonies of German immigrants in Texas. Prince Solms named New Braunfels, Texas in honor of his homeland.

Personal facts

Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels
Birth dateJuly 27, 1812
Birth place
Neustrelitz
Date of deathNovember 13, 1875
Parents
Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Prince Frederick William of Solms-Braunfels
TitlePrince Carl of Solms-Braunfels

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Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels on Wikipedia

External resources

  1. http://www.ci.new-braunfels.tx.us
  2. http://www.nbcham.org
  3. http://www.sophienburg.com