List of Famous people born in Karlsruhe, Germany

Margrave (Prince) Charles Gustav of Baden-Durlach was a German general. He was the son of Margrave Frederick VI of Baden-Durlach and his wife Christina Magdalena of the Palatinate-Zweibrücken.

Ernest Frederick of Baden-Durlach ruled the northern part of the Margraviate of Baden-Durlach. He came to power when he came of age in 1584. He founded the first Gymnasium Illustrie in the margraviate. His conversion from the Lutheranism to Calvinism and his occupation of Upper Baden caused serious conflicts – even with the Emperor – the consequences of which damaged Lower Baden and ultimately also led to losses of territory.

Margrave (Princes) Charles Magnus of Baden-Durlach was a titular Margrave of Baden.

Otto Wagener was a German major general and, for a period, Adolf Hitler's economic advisor and confidant.

Franz Hein was a German scientist and artist.