Matthias Graf von der Schulenburg
German diplomat who served as the last German ambassador to the Soviet Union before Operation Barbarossa
1875 — 1944
Quick Facts
Profession
German diplomat who served as the last German ambassador to the Soviet Union before Operation Barbarossa
Born
November 20, 1875
Died
1944 (age ~69)
Name Origin
German
Timeline
diplomat, resistance fighter
German ReichBorn in KembergDied in Berlin
1875
Born in Kemberg (1875-11-20)
1944
Died in Berlin
About
Friedrich-Werner Erdmann Matthias Johann Bernhard Erich Graf von der Schulenburg was a German diplomat who served as the last German ambassador to the Soviet Union before Operation Barbarossa, the German attack on the Soviet Union in 1941, during World War II. He began his diplomatic career before World War I, serving as consul and ambassador in several countries.
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Who is Matthias Graf von der Schulenburg?+
Friedrich-Werner Erdmann Matthias Johann Bernhard Erich Graf von der Schulenburg was a German diplomat who served as the last German ambassador to the Soviet Union before Operation Barbarossa, the German attack on the Soviet Union in 1941, during World War II. He began his diplomatic career before W
What does the name Matthias mean?+
The name Matthias means "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is of German origin.
When was Matthias Graf von der Schulenburg born?+
Matthias Graf von der Schulenburg was born on November 20, 1875.
When did Matthias Graf von der Schulenburg die?+
Matthias Graf von der Schulenburg died in 1944, at approximately 69 years of age.
Name Meaning
The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.
The name Matthias is of German origin, meaning "The Apostle chosen to replace Judas Iscariot.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Matthias — November 20, 1875
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Scorpio
Passionate, resourceful, brave
Water · Pluto · Oct 23 – Nov 21
Chinese Zodiac
Pig
Compassionate, generous, diligent
Wood · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
10 Oc
Dog — loyalty, guidance, faith
Celtic Tree
Reed
Deep, complex, keeper of secrets
Ogham: Ngetal · Oct 28 – Nov 24
Birthstone: Topaz — Joy, abundance
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Guestbook
Stopped here. Glad I did.
— a passerby
Wrote my thesis on your legacy. Still not sure what to think.
— political science student
You changed the map. Literally.
— a voter
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