Frederick Michael, Count Palatine of Zweibrücken-Birkenfeld (Ribeauvillé, Alsace, 27 February 1724 – 15 August 1767 in Schwetzingen) was a member of the Wittelsbach dynasty.

After the Battle of Rossbach, he managed to build up the whipped imperial army again, for which he received the Grand Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa.

1761, he resigned from his post and handed over the imperial troops to Field Marshal Johann von Serbelloni.

After the peace of Hubertusburg Friedrich Michael received the General Command in Bohemia and later became president of the secret military conference.

He married Maria Franziska of Sulzbach, a granddaughter of Charles III Philip, Elector Palatine, and had five children: He also had an illegitimate son by his mistress, Louise Cheveau :