Frédéric-Auguste de la Schulenburg

Chevalier de la Schulenburg

Portrait of Frédéric-Auguste de la Schulenburg

Caroline Wilhelmine de la Schulenburg

Sophie-Frédérique Charlotte de la Schulenburg

Marie-Albertine de la Schulenburg

Christine-Amélie de la Schulenburg

Hélène de la Schulenburg

Jeanne-Adélaïde de la Schulenburg

Acace-Guillaume de la Schulenburg

Albert-Louis de la Schulenburg

**Fréderic-Auguste de la Schulenburg** (German: Friedrich-August von der Schulenburg, English: Frederick August of Schulenburg; September 25th 1727-April 9th, 1797 ) was a Brandenburg-Prussian aristocrat and courtier of **Frédéric le Grand**. Despite having no scruples, he was diligent and loyal, joining his elder brother, the synonymous Comte de la Schulenburg, in royal service, Frédéric-Auguste served as one of the King's Concierges des Châteaux.

In public, Fréderic-Auguste was a ruthless figure. His only pleasure was to serve the King and perpetuate the glory of Prussia. Above all else, he was interested in advancing his House's standing, assisting his brother to gain influence through diligent service and a vast network of informants and connections; both inside court and out. In private, he was often described as a kind, thoughtful and helpful man; a predominately pious and loyal subject to the Kingdom, with a great thirst for knowledge.

Despite a life of diligence and danger, he was, as most of his colleagues, without scruples about his endeavours with women; a pleasure for the arts and sciences, and a taste for refinement curiosities. Not without talents, either, he played the keyboard and enjoyed sports, such as squash and paille-maille.

Contrary to his rank, his family's fortune, like many of the *junkers* earned the King's favour over high-ranking nobles, primarily due to their diligence and loyalty. Many envied the Schulenburg's; both high-born and low, the court revered them. Yet, with all of their favour, the brothers and family of Schulenburg remained humble, proud of their work. In his twilight, Fréderic-Auguste would enter the government service, joining the Ministry of the Interior and advising on the training of the Berlin Police in addition to patronage to charities for military veterans and invalid soldiers.

## Early Life

### Childhood and Education

Frédéric-Auguste was a good child, with fine manners. An eminent student. He was very playful as a child, and had a passion for painting and playing the harpsichord. After finishing with Secondary School, Frédéric studied at Universität Duisburg-Essen.

### Adolesence

Upon graduating from the University of Duisburg-Essen, Frédéric applied to the Royal Military Academy of Prussia in Berlin. He graduated as a Lieutenant at the age of 18, but eventually rose the ranks to Colonel. After finishing with his military studies, Frédéric travelled all around Europe. Most notably he spent a lot of time in France, Spain and Hungary. He also met Frédéric-Charles de Sayn-Wittgenstein in Hungary, and eventually became great friends. As an adolescent Frédéric still had a passion for arts and music. He was taught by his friend Frédéric-Charles de Sayn Wittgenstein on how to play the Harpsichord, which resulted with Frédéric-Auguste becoming more skilled with the instrument. After a while, Frédéric-Auguste moved from Brandenburg to Hannover, more specifically Wolfsburg. Wolfsburg was an ideal place for him as his regiment was garrisoned nearby (Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel), and he lived in the Wolfsburg castle. Frédéric-Auguste opened his clothing company not so long after becoming 20 years old.