Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg
Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg | |
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Count Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg with the marshal's baton, 1741 | |
| Born | 8 August 1661 Emden, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Brandenburg-Prussia, Holy Roman Empire |
| Died | 14 March 1747 (aged 85) Verona, Republic of Venice |
| Allegiance | Brandenburg-Prussia Electorate of Saxony Republic of Venice |
| Branch | 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 |
Marshal Johann Matthias Reichsgraf 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.