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15. January 2016. Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, was a key figure in the establishment of German culture in Texas. Despite being in Texas for only one year, Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels was able to leave a lasting legacy of German culture and traditions through the town of New Braunfels. Born on July 27, 1812 to Prince Friedrich Wilhelm of ...
2 de abr. de 2021 · In New Braunfels Ist Das Leben Schön! Today we celebrate Founders Day! On Good Friday (March 21, 1845), Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, Germany, along with a group of emigrant wagons forded the Guadalupe river marking the founding of New Braunfels. Just as in 1845, today, we celebrate Founders Day as a local holiday.
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8 de dic. de 2020 · Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels, the first commissioner of the society, had pledged from the beginning that he would do his utmost to get on good terms with the Indians. It was, however, not until John O. Meusebach had taken charge of the affairs of the German immigrants that regular expeditions into Indian-controlled lands took place.
21 de oct. de 2015 · 1st Edition - Hardcover - The Anson Jones Press - 1936 - Condition: Very Good - No Jacket - TEXAS, 1844 ? 1845, Carl, Prince of Solms-Braunfels, hardcover, stated first edition in English, limited to 750 (without specific number assigned to this copy), illustrated with several maps and engravings of settlements, along with portrait of Carl, 1936.
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.
March 18 1845. Prince Carl crossed the Guadalupe River at the ford of the military road, El Camino Real, which stretched from Nacogdoches to San Antonio. March 21 1845. On Good Friday, emigrant wagons forded the river at the same spot as Prince Carl, marking the founding of New Braunfels. April 28 1845.
18 de mar. de 2018 · Prince Carl of Solms-Braunfels was selected to go ahead to secure the needed lands and provisions. The Adelsverein was able to recruit many countrymen who desired a new life in Texas. The first three ships sailed in October 1844, with one trunk per family (and you thought our airline bag fees were tough!).
