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Signature. Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough, Princess of Mindelheim, Countess of Nellenburg (née Jenyns, spelt Jennings in most modern references; [2] 5 June 1660 (Old Style) – 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 ...
Sarah’s iconography is not straightforward. While some familiar images now seem dubious, there has also been confusion with portraits of her daughters: Henrietta, 1681-1733, 2nd Duchess of Marlborough in her own right, who married the 2nd Earl of Godolphin; Anne, 1683-1716, who married the 3rd Earl of Sunderland; and Mary, 1689-1751, who married the 2nd Duke of Montagu.
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Jan 9, 2019 · Portrait of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744), c. 1700, by Charles Jervas. Soon, childhood fun and games had to be put aside as marriage was on the horizon. In 1677, the 15-year-old Mary was the first to be wedded, and she was given to her first cousin, William of Orange. Soon after, Sarah began attracting attention.
Sarah Churchill (née Jenyns (Jennings)), Duchess of Marlborough. after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt oil on canvas, circa 1702, based on a work of circa 1702 41 1/2 in. x 35 in. (1054 mm x 889 mm) overall Purchased, 1948 Primary Collection NPG 3634. On display in Room 3 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
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. Vivacious and adept at politicking, she used her position to further the military career of her husband.
Jan 30, 2018 · This volume is a biography of Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744). Churchill rose to be one of the most influential women of her time through her close friendship with Queen Anne of Great Britain. Sarah's friendship and influence with Princess Anne was widely known, and leading public figures often turned their attentions to her ...
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.
