- Born on December 30, 1748 in Münster
- Deceased on May 13, 1820, at the age of 71 years
Parents
- Wilhelm von Galen (1690 - 1769), Graf von Galen
- Sophie Ludovica von Merveldt (1730 - 1810), Gräfin von Merveldt
Family
- Married on May 30, 1775 in Havixbeck, with Mechthild von Twickel (1756 - 1791), Freiin von Twickel, issuing
Sophie Luise (1784 - 1805)
- Married on August 16, 1792, with Anna Angela von Ascheberg (1773 - 1806), Freiin von Ascheberg, issuing
- Matthias (1800 - 1880)