Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg
German aristocrat, general, and art collector (1661–1747) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Marshal Johann Matthias Reichsgraf[1] von der Schulenburg (8 August 1661 – 14 March 1747) was a German aristocrat and general of Brandenburg-Prussian background who served in the Saxon and Venetian armies in the early 18th century and found a second career in retirement in Venice, as a grand collector and patron. His sister was Melusine von der Schulenburg, Duchess of Kendal. His father was Gustavus Adolphus, Baron von der Schulenburg.[2]
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Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg | |
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Born | (1661-08-08)8 August 1661 Emden, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Brandenburg-Prussia, Holy Roman Empire |
Died | 14 March 1747(1747-03-14) (aged 85) Verona, Republic of Venice |
Allegiance | Brandenburg-Prussia Electorate of Saxony Republic of Venice |
Service/ | Royal Saxon Army Venetian Army |
Years of service | 1687–1716 |
Rank | Lieutenant General (Saxony) Field Marshal (Venice) |
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Other work | Art collector |
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