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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 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.
19 de mar. de 2019 · Learn about the life and achievements of Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, the first commissioner-general of the Adelsverein, a society that sponsored German immigration to Texas in the 1840s. Explore his military career, his travels, his role in founding New Braunfels, and his legacy in Texas history.
A relative of German settlers retraces their ancestors' arduous path from Indianola to Boerne and New Braunfels. Learn about the role of Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, the commissioner-general of the Adelsverein, in the colonization scheme.
A translation of the diary of Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfels, the Commissioner-General of the Adelsverein, the German society that colonized Texas in the mid-nineteenth century. The diary records his voyage, people, places, and events in North America.
Who was Prince Carl? Born July 12, 1812 Carl was the youngest of eight children of the marriage of Prince Frederick William of Solms-Braunfels with Princess Friederike of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in Neustrelitz. By the early death of his father, he lived with his family in Braunfels.
On March 14, 1845, Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, Germany, purchased 1,265 acres for $1,112. Thus, the “City of a Prince” was born. Seven days later, on Good Friday, Prince Carl led the first settlers into New Braunfels, named after his ancestral German home.
Born July 12, 1812 Carl was the youngest of eight children of the marriage of Prince Frederick William of Solms-Braunfels with Princess Friederike of Mecklenburg-Strelitz in Neustrelitz. By the early death of his father, he lived with his family in Braunfels.
