Marshal Johann Matthias Reichsgraf von der Schulenburg 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.

Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, suo jure Duchess of Kendal, suo jure Duchess of Munster was a longtime mistress to King George I of Great Britain.