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Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, Princess of Mindelheim, Countess of Nellenburg (née Jenyns, spelt Jennings in most modern references; 5 June 1660 – 18 October 1744), was an English courtier who rose to be one of the most influential women of her time through her close relationship with Anne, Queen of Great Britain. The Duchess of ...
Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), Courtier. Sitter associated with 34 portraits.
This is a portrait of Sarah Churchill (1660-1744), née Jennings, who married John Churchill (1650-1722) in 1678. Churchill, a notable soldier, was raised to the English peerage as Baron Churchill in 1685, and was subsequently created 1st Duke of Marlborough.
This enamel miniature, by Christian Friedrich Zincke, is a portrait of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (born 1660, died 1744). Churchill rose to prominence as ‘first lady of the bedchamber’ for Queen Anne (born 1665, died 1714). Through her intimate personal relationship with the Queen, she became one of the most powerful women in England.
Sitter associated with 34 portraits. The wife of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Sarah Jennings was appointed Lady of the Bedchamber in 1683, and became a close friend and adviser to Queen Anne.
Apr 2, 2023 · English. Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough. Summary[edit] Licensing[edit] This is a faithful photographic reproduction of a two-dimensional, public domain work of art. The work of art itself is in the public domain for the following reason: Public domainPublic domainfalsefalse.
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Portrait miniature by Bernard Lens depicting Sarah Churchill (1660-1744), Duchess of Marlborough. British School, ca. 1680-1740.
