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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

1650–1722 · 17th century · Also known as Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was an English general and statesman who commanded the allied armies against France in the War of the Spanish Succession. His victories at Blenheim in 1704, Ramillies in 1706, Oudenarde in 1708 and Malplaquet in 1709 made Britain a leading European power. His wife Sarah was a close friend of Queen Anne, but he fell from favour and was dismissed in 1711.

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough
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