Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels
Prince Carl (Karl) of Solms-Braunfels, 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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Birth Place
Germany, Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania
Date of Death
November 13rd, 1875
Died Aged
-94
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George V of Hanover
Brother
Frederica of Mecklenburg-Strelitz
Mother
Princess Frederica Wilhelmina of Prussia
Sister
Prince Frederick William of Solms-Braunfels
Father
Prince Frederick of Prussia
Brother
Princess Sophie of Löwenstein-Wertheim-Rosenberg
Wife
Marie, Prinzessin zu Solms-Braunfels
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