Karl Haefele

German composer of marches. Its most famous composition is the German March "Großherzog Friedrich von Baden". Born: 8 July 1848 in Unterheimbach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Died: 18 August 1924 in Strasbourg, France. Carl Haefele was born in Unterheimbach on 8 July 1848. On 4 March 1863, Haefele enlisted in the 8. Württembergischen Infanterie-Regiment Nr. 126, later renamed 8. Württ. Infanterie-Regiment Nr.126 Großherzog Friedrich von Baden. Haefele remained in this regiment for his entire military career, which means that he lived in Strasbourg, currently located in France. He retired from his regiment as Music Director on 13 September 1910. Haefele died in Strasbourg on 18 August 1924.