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  1. Dec 20, 2017 · King's Horse at the battle of Ramillies, 1706 - One of Marlborough's greatest victories. The Duke of Marlborough has a reputation as one of the greatest commanders in British and even world history. A son of minor gentry he rose to lead British Armies from 1702 to 1711. He brought great success to Britain and her allies.

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  3. The 1st Duke of Marlborough was a larger-than-life creation of the complex politics of the 17th century, going from power to the Tower and back again. He - British History, Featured, Great Britons, Long Reads, Restoration Era, Stuart Era, Winston Churchill

  4. 1st Duke of Marlborough. Born the son of Sir Winston Churchill and Elizabeth Drake at Devon, England. He was educated at St Paul's School in London. In 1667 he held the office of Page of Honor to James, Duke of York. That same year he obtained a commission in Foot Guards. He fought in Tangiers between 1668 and 1671 and...

  5. John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough was one of the greatest military commanders in British history. His first career appointment was as a page for James, Duke of York. ... John Churchill, 1st Duke ...

  6. An Outline of English Fiction: from the beginning to 1754. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (May 26, 1650 – June 16, 1722), in full The Most Noble Captain-General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Earl of Marlborough, Baron Churchill of Sandridge, Lord Churchill of Eyemouth, KG, PC (in addition to these English and Scottish titles he was ...

  7. John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough KG PC was an important English soldier and statesman. He lived through the rules of five monarchs through the late 17th and early 18th centuries. Rising from a lowly page at the court of the House of Stuart, he faithfully served the Duke of York through the 1670s and early 1680s. This gave him military and political advancement through his brave, clever ...

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