Leopold Heinrich von der Goltz

Leopold Heinrich, Graf von der Goltz (19 March 1745 – 15 June 1816) was a Prussian Generalleutnant and diplomat who served as the Prussian ambassador to Russia from 1789 to 1794.

Early life Goltz was born on 19 March 1746 in Berlin.

Career In February 1758 Goltz was a Cavalry Ensign in the Gensdarmes Regiment. During the Seven Years' War, he was wounded in the Battle of Hochkirch. He was at the Siege of Olomouc and the Battles of Zorndorf in 1758, the Battle of Hoyerswerda in 1759, and the Battles of Liegnitz and Torgau in 1760. Goltz became a Lieutenant in June 1761 and a Staff Captain in October 1775. He fought in the War of the Bavarian Succession, became a Captain and Company Commander in January 1779, a Major in November 1786, and a Colonel and Officer of the Gensdarmes in April 1789.

Personal life Goltz was married to Eleonore Juliane von Maltzahn (d. 1798). Together, they were the parents of: