Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels
(1812-1875)
German prince and military officer (1812 - 1875)
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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.
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Friedrich Wilhelm Karl Ludwig Georg Alfred Alexander 27 July 1812 Neustrelitz
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13 November 1875 (aged 63) Rheingrafenstein, German Empire
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| Zodiac | Leo |
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