He came from Livonia and for services to George William, Elector of Brandenburg, he established his residence in Waldau near Königsberg. He was the brother of Gerhard Dönhoff and Kaspar von Dönhoff.
This person hailed from Livonia and provided service to George William, Elector of Brandenburg, which led him to establish his home in Waldau close to Königsberg. He was a brother to both Gerhard Dönhoff and Kaspar von Dönhoff.