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John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English soldier. Artist: Unknown

John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English soldier. Marlborough commanded the British and allied forces in the War of the Spanish Succession early in the 18th century. He won a series of victories over the French including Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), Oudenaarde (1708) and Malplaquet (1709). A grateful Queen Anne rewarded Marlborough with a palace at government expense in 1704 after his victory at Blenheim, which the palace was subsequently named after.
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Title:
John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English soldier. Artist: Unknown
Caption:
John Churchill, First Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), English soldier. Marlborough commanded the British and allied forces in the War of the Spanish Succession early in the 18th century. He won a series of victories over the French including Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), Oudenaarde (1708) and Malplaquet (1709). A grateful Queen Anne rewarded Marlborough with a palace at government expense in 1704 after his victory at Blenheim, which the palace was subsequently named after.
Technique/material:
CHROMOLITHOGRAPHY
Credit:
Album / Ann Ronan Picture Library/Heritage-Images
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Image size:
2374 x 4431 px | 30.1 MB
Print size:
20.1 x 37.5 cm | 7.9 x 14.8 in (300 dpi)