Count Carl Lazarus Henckel von Donnersmarck[1] (March 5, 1772 – July 12, 1864) was a German businessman who, among other things, founded the mines founding amongst others the mines of Katowice, which now house the Silesian Museum.

Among his children was Guido Henckel von Donnersmarck (1830-1916), who would become a prince and industrial magnate.

During the Napoleonic Wars, Henckel founded and led a regiment of Silesian hussars.

Following the death of his brother Gustav Adolf in 1813, Henckel inherited the family estate in Świerklaniec.

In 1840 he became a hereditary national senior grandfather in the Duchy of Silesia with the title of "Excellency".