Count Heinrich von Bünau (German: Heinrich Graf von Bünau; 2 June 1697 – 7 April 1762) was a statesman and historian from the Electorate of Saxony, now part of Germany.
Born in Weissenfels, Bünau was the son of Heinrich von Bünau (1665–1745), a Chancellor of the Elector of Saxony who was created a Count of the Holy Roman Empire on 24 March 1742 and Juliana Dorothea Dorothea von Geismar.[1]
After studying at the University of Leipzig, Bünau entered the service of the Electors of Saxony and became an assessor in the Upper Court (Oberhofgericht) at Leipzig. Later he became Senior Consistory President and Privy Councillor (Wirklicher Geheimrat).
He received advancement through the good offices of the Cabinet Minister of the Electors of Saxony, Count von Hoym, the uncle of his second wife. In 1734, after Hoym had been ousted by Count Brühl, Heinrich von Bünau was downgraded to the position of Senior Overseer of the County of Mansfeld in Eisleben.
In 1741 however he entered the service of the Emperor Charles VII, who made him an Imperial Privy Councillor (Reichshofrat), the first Protestant to fill that role, and employed him as an ambassador in the area of Upper and Lower Saxony. In 1745, after the death of the emperor, Bünau withdrew to his estate at Nöthnitz near Dresden to pursue his scientific and historical studies.
Between 1744 and 1751 he had Dahlen Castle built, on the Dahlen estate he had acquired by marriage, and for the decoration of which he commissioned Adam Friedrich Oeser in 1756. Apart from the estates of Nöthnitz, Dahlen, and Ossmannstedt, Bünau also owned those of Domsen, Göllnitz and Gross-Tauschwitz.[2]
In 1751 Bünau was appointed as Guardian Governor of the Duchy of Saxe-Eisenach, during the minority of Duke Constantin, for whom in 1756 he became Prime Minister in Weimar. In 1759, after the death of the Duke, he retired and spent the evening of his life on his estate at Ossmannstedt, near Weimar,[2] where he died on 7 April 1762.[3] after his death Ossmannstedt was used as a summer house by the Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and her sons between 1762 and 1775.
Library
Bünau's private library comprised some 42,000 volumes. It was housed at first in Dresden, then on his estate at Nöthnitz, and he allowed public access to it. The archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann from Stendal worked at Nöthnitz between 1748 and 1754 as Bünau's secretary.
Works
"Probe einer genauer und umständlichen Teutschen Kayser- und Reichshistorie oder Leben und Thaten Friedrichs I. Römischen Kaysers" (1722) (Attempt at a Comprehensive History of the German Emperor and Empire, or, The Life and Deeds of Frederick I, Holy Roman Emperor)
"Genaue und umständliche teutsche Kayser- und Reichshistorie aus den bewährtesten Geschichtsschreibern und Urkunden zusammengetragen" in 4 volumes (1728–1743) (Exact and Comprehensive History of the German Emperor and Empire compiled from the Most Valued Historians and Documents)
"Historie des Kriegs zwischen Frankreich, England und Teutschland" in 4 volumes (1763–1767) (History of the War between France, England and Germany)[4]
^The Bünau family's website states that by a "private ordinance" the family had obliged its men to use only the forenames Günther, Heinrich, and Rudolph, which is why within this very extended family there are numerous men with the name "Heinrich von Bünau". This has often led to confusion between them in previous research: for example, in the history of the Saxon state, Heinrich, Count of Bünau, has often been confused with his father of the same name, who was Chancellor at the Court of Dresden.
^ abApart from the estates of Nöthnitz, Dahlen, and Ossmannstedt already mentioned, Bünau also owned those of Domsen, Göllnitz and Gross-Tauschwitz.
Czok, Karl, 1988: August der Starke und Kursachsen (2nd ed., 1988, pp. 124f, with portrait). Leipzig
Justi, Carl, 1922: Winckelmann und seine Zeitgenossen, vol 1 (3rd ed., 1922)
Sahrer v. Sahr, 1869: Heinrich, Graf von Bünau
External links
Website of the von Bünau family (in German)
(in German)
Bünaugut (later Wielandgut) in Ossmannstedt (in German)
December 26, 2022
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Count Heinrich von Bunau German Heinrich Graf von Bunau 2 June 1697 7 April 1762 was a statesman and historian from the Electorate of Saxony now part of Germany Heinrich von Bunau by Johann Jacob HaidDahlen Castle Dahlen Hall painted by Adam Friedrich Oeser in 1756 Ossmannstedt Estate Contents 1 Life 2 Library 3 Works 4 Notes 5 References 6 External linksLife EditBorn in Weissenfels Bunau was the son of Heinrich von Bunau 1665 1745 a Chancellor of the Elector of Saxony who was created a Count of the Holy Roman Empire on 24 March 1742 and Juliana Dorothea Dorothea von Geismar 1 After studying at the University of Leipzig Bunau entered the service of the Electors of Saxony and became an assessor in the Upper Court Oberhofgericht at Leipzig Later he became Senior Consistory President and Privy Councillor Wirklicher Geheimrat He received advancement through the good offices of the Cabinet Minister of the Electors of Saxony Count von Hoym the uncle of his second wife In 1734 after Hoym had been ousted by Count Bruhl Heinrich von Bunau was downgraded to the position of Senior Overseer of the County of Mansfeld in Eisleben In 1741 however he entered the service of the Emperor Charles VII who made him an Imperial Privy Councillor Reichshofrat the first Protestant to fill that role and employed him as an ambassador in the area of Upper and Lower Saxony In 1745 after the death of the emperor Bunau withdrew to his estate at Nothnitz near Dresden to pursue his scientific and historical studies Between 1744 and 1751 he had Dahlen Castle built on the Dahlen estate he had acquired by marriage and for the decoration of which he commissioned Adam Friedrich Oeser in 1756 Apart from the estates of Nothnitz Dahlen and Ossmannstedt Bunau also owned those of Domsen Gollnitz and Gross Tauschwitz 2 In 1751 Bunau was appointed as Guardian Governor of the Duchy of Saxe Eisenach during the minority of Duke Constantin for whom in 1756 he became Prime Minister in Weimar In 1759 after the death of the Duke he retired and spent the evening of his life on his estate at Ossmannstedt near Weimar 2 where he died on 7 April 1762 3 after his death Ossmannstedt was used as a summer house by the Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe Weimar Eisenach and her sons between 1762 and 1775 Library EditBunau s private library comprised some 42 000 volumes It was housed at first in Dresden then on his estate at Nothnitz and he allowed public access to it The archaeologist Johann Joachim Winckelmann from Stendal worked at Nothnitz between 1748 and 1754 as Bunau s secretary Works Edit Probe einer genauer und umstandlichen Teutschen Kayser und Reichshistorie oder Leben und Thaten Friedrichs I Romischen Kaysers 1722 Attempt at a Comprehensive History of the German Emperor and Empire or The Life and Deeds of Frederick I Holy Roman Emperor Genaue und umstandliche teutsche Kayser und Reichshistorie aus den bewahrtesten Geschichtsschreibern und Urkunden zusammengetragen in 4 volumes 1728 1743 Exact and Comprehensive History of the German Emperor and Empire compiled from the Most Valued Historians and Documents Historie des Kriegs zwischen Frankreich England und Teutschland in 4 volumes 1763 1767 History of the War between France England and Germany 4 Duke Ernest Augustus II Constantine on horseback by Johann Friedrich Lober ca 1756 National Museum in Warsaw The young duke was depicted accompanied by his chancellor Heinrich von Bunau before his main residence Weimar City Castle Notes Edit The Bunau family s website states that by a private ordinance the family had obliged its men to use only the forenames Gunther Heinrich and Rudolph which is why within this very extended family there are numerous men with the name Heinrich von Bunau This has often led to confusion between them in previous research for example in the history of the Saxon state Heinrich Count of Bunau has often been confused with his father of the same name who was Chancellor at the Court of Dresden a b Apart from the estates of Nothnitz Dahlen and Ossmannstedt already mentioned Bunau also owned those of Domsen Gollnitz and Gross Tauschwitz His house at Ossmannstedt was used for a few years after his death as a summer house by the Duchess Anna Amalia of Saxe Weimar Eisenach and her sons It was bought in 1797 by Christoph Martin Wieland It is now known as the Wielandgut and contains the Wieland Museum i e the Seven Years WarReferences EditCzok Karl 1988 August der Starke und Kursachsen 2nd ed 1988 pp 124f with portrait Leipzig Justi Carl 1922 Winckelmann und seine Zeitgenossen vol 1 3rd ed 1922 Sahrer v Sahr 1869 Heinrich Graf von BunauExternal links EditWebsite of the von Bunau family in German Schloss Nothnitz in German Bunaugut later Wielandgut in Ossmannstedt in German Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Heinrich von Bunau amp oldid 1118782139, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
