The Corps Franconia Darmstadt is a fraternity founded on November 16, 1889, in Darmstadt. It is one of the 59 German Student Corps within the Weinheimer Senioren-Convent (WSC), the second oldest federation of classical European fraternal corporations, with roots dating back to the 15th century and fraternities founded in several European countries. In particular, the Corps is known for its foundation by Wilhelm von Opel and the active membership of his brother Carl von Opel as well as his nephew Hans von Opel, founders and owners of the German automobile company Opel.