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Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels

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Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, nicknamed "Texas-Carl" (born July 27 1812 in Neustrelitz, Mecklenburg-Strelitz; died November 13 1875 near Bad Kreuznach) was an Austro-Hungarian Lieutenant General und founder of the town New Braunfels, Comal County in Texas. He grew up in Germany and was related to the royal families of England, Russia, and Belgium.

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