Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg | |
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![]() Count Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg with the marshal's baton, 1741 | |
Born | Emden, Margraviate of Brandenburg, Brandenburg-Prussia, Holy Roman Empire | 8 August 1661
Died | 14 March 1747 Verona, Republic of Venice | (aged 85)
Allegiance | Brandenburg-Prussia![]() ![]() |
Service/ | Royal Saxon Army Venetian Army |
Years of service | 1687–1716 |
Rank | Lieutenant General (Saxony) Field Marshal (Venice) |
Battles/wars | |
Other work | Art collector |
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.