Heinrich Sigismund von der Heyde | |
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 Commemorative coin struck to mark the Prussian success at Kolberg. | |
| Born | 1 January 1703 Schacksdorf, Lower Lusatia |
| Died | 4 May 1765 (aged 62) Kolberg |
| Buried | Marienkirche of Kolberg |
| Allegiance |  Prussia |
| Service | Army |
| Years of service | 1718–1765 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Pour le Mérite Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great |
Heinrich Sigismund von der Heyde was a Prussian officer and commander-in-chief of Kolberg (born 1703 in the Lower Lusatia region of Brandenburg – 4 May 1765 in Kolberg). He is best known for his tenacious defense of Kolberg during its three sieges of the Seven Years' War. He received the Pour le Merite and he is immortalized on the Equestrian statue of Frederick the Great.