Frederick, Burgrave of Dohna
| Frederick, Burgrave of Dohna | |
|---|---|
| Spouse(s) | Sperentia du Puy de Montbrun |
| Noble family | House of Dohna |
| Father | Christopher von Dohna |
| Mother | Ursula of Solms-Braunfels |
| Born |
4 February 1621 Küstrin |
| Died | 27 March 1688 (aged 67) Lutry, near Lausanne |
| Buried | Lausanne |
Frederick, Burgrave of Dohna (4 February 1621 in Küstrin – 27 March 1688 in Lutry, near Lausanne) was a German nobleman, an officer in Dutch service and a governor of the Principality of Orange. He later also rendered services to the Electorate of Brandenburg. Near the end of his life, he chose Switzerland, where he was highly regarded, as his adopted country.
He was a member of the Vianen line of the noble von Dohna family. His parents belonged to the retinue of Elector Palatine Frederick V, Elector Palatine during his time as Winter King in Bohemia. His father, Christopher von Dohna, was Lord Chamberlain and secret councillor at the Winter King's court. After Frederick's fall, the family fled to Küstrin, where Frederick was born. Later they moved to Carwinden, Delft and finally to Orange, where Christopher was governor from 1629 onwards.
His mother was Ursula of Solms-Braunfels. Her sister, Amalia of Solms-Braunfels had married the Dutch military commander Frederick Henry, Prince of Orange. Thus, Frederick was related to the stadtholder of Holland.
His brothers Christian Albert and Christopher Delphicus served as officers in the army of Brandenburg-Prussia.
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