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   Duke of Marlborough ( pronounced / ˈmɔːrlbrə /) is a title in the Peerage of England. It was created by Queen Anne in 1702 for John Churchill, 1st Earl of Marlborough (1650–1722), the noted military leader. In historical texts, unqualified use of the title typically refers to the 1st Duke.

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   General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, KG, PC (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722 O.S. [a]) was an English soldier and statesman. From a gentry family, he served as a page at the court of the House of Stuart under James, Duke of York, through the 1670s and ...

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   May 22, 2024 · John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough (born May 26, 1650, Ashe, Devon, England—died June 16, 1722, Windsor, near London) was one of England’s greatest generals, who led British and allied armies to important victories over Louis XIV of France, notably at Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), and Oudenaarde (1708).

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   Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough (born 24 November 1955), styled Earl of Sunderland until March 1972 and Marquess of Blandford until October 2014, and often known as Jamie Blandford or Jamie Marlborough, is a British peer and the current Duke of Marlborough.

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   John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough, (born May 26, 1650, Ashe, Devon, Eng.—died June 16, 1722, Windsor, near London), British military commander. He served with distinction at Maastricht (1673), was promoted rapidly, and advanced at court, in part because his wife ( see Sarah Jennings, duchess of Marlborough) was a confidant of Princess ...

8. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › marlboroughThe Duke of Marlborough: Corporal John | National Army Museum

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   Learn about the life and achievements of John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, one of Britain's greatest generals. Explore his military campaigns, battles, alliances and legacy in the War of the Spanish Succession.

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   When was Marlborough created?

   • It was created by Queen Anne in 1702 for John Churchill, 1st Earl of Marlborough (1650–1722), the noted military leader. In historical texts, unqualified use of the title typically refers to the 1st Duke. The name of the dukedom refers to Marlborough in Wiltshire .

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   Who is the current Duke of Marlborough?

   • Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough (born 24 November 1955), styled Earl of Sunderland until March 1972 and Marquess of Blandford until October 2014, and often known as Jamie Blandford or Jamie Marlborough, is a British peer and the current Duke of Marlborough .

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   Who was the first Duke of Marlborough?

   • Shortly after her accession to the throne in 1702, Queen Anne made Churchill the first Duke of Marlborough and granted him the subsidiary title Marquess of Blandford . In 1678, Churchill married Sarah Jennings (1660–1744), a courtier and influential favourite of the queen.

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   Why did Marlborough become a Duke?

   • Nevertheless, despite his Allies' initial lassitude the campaign in the Low Countries (the war's principal theatre) began well for Marlborough. After outmanoeuvring Marshal Boufflers, he captured Venlo, Roermond, Stevensweert and Liège, for which in December a grateful Queen publicly proclaimed Marlborough a duke. [g]

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    9. 13K views 5 years ago. Major Gordon Corrigan profiles John Churchill, the first Duke of Marlborough. His reputation as a great British commander was cemented by his tactical knowledge, ability...

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