Corfu, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian, Greece — Ελλάδα (Southeastern Europe, Balkan Peninsula)
Count Matthais von der Schulenburg
O ΣTPATAPXHΣ MATTHIAS VON DER SCHULENBURG
English:
The German general Matthias von der Schulenburg (1661-1747) was the last great general of the Serenissima Republic of Venice. He organized the defence of Corfu against the last Turkish siege in 1716, during which the Turks failed to conquer the island. Shulenburg built additional fortifications and undertook the command and the encouragement of his army consisting of 5,000 men when the camp of the enemy numbered 33,000.
The Venetian Senate, in honor of his accomplishments, erected his statue while he was still alive, by means of a special and rare decision. The work was created by the Venetian sculptor Antonio Corradini (1668-1745) of white Carrara marble. It was initially placed inside the Old Fort at the northwest corner of the small square located after the bridge of the Land moat. Later, it was moved by the British to the Spianada (sic), next to the entrance to the Fort. The general is depicted in the garments of a Roman military officer standing on a high, baroque-style base, decorated with relief prizes
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Wars, Non-US.
Location. 39° 37.434′ N, 19° 55.56′ E. Marker is in Corfu, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian. Marker is on Agoniston Politechniou close to Victoros Dousmani, on the right when traveling west. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Corfu, Peloponnese, Western Greece and the Ionian 491 00, Greece. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 8 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Old Fortress (within shouting distance of this marker); Latin Chapel of Madonna del Carmine/British Army Barracks (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palace of the Venetian Commissioner (about 180 meters away); Barracks of Pasqualigo/Barracks of British Officiers (approx. 0.2 kilometers away); a different marker also named Old Fortress (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Church of Saint George (approx. 0.3 kilometers away); Pendant La Guerre Continentale 1914-1918 (approx. 7.1 kilometers away); Achillion Museum Corfu (approx. 7.1 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Corfu.
More about this marker. The statue is located in the park along the Espanade.
Also see . . . Johann Matthias von der Schulenburg - Wikipedia. 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 (art) collector and patron. Wikipedia (Submitted on November 17, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.)
Credits. This page was last revised on March 22, 2022. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California. This page has been viewed 238 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 17, 2018, by Barry Swackhamer of Brentwood, California.