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Há 2 dias · In the winter of 1704-5 John Churchill, duke of Marlborough engaged Sir John Vanbrugh to build a house in Woodstock Park, and together they chose a site overlooking the Glyme valley opposite the old royal palace. From the first, in accordance with the queen's wishes, the house was called Blenheim.
Há 2 dias · In 1876, Churchill's paternal grandfather, John Spencer-Churchill, 7th Duke of Marlborough, was appointed Viceroy of Ireland, then part of the United Kingdom. Randolph became his private secretary and the family relocated to Dublin. Winston's brother, Jack, was born there in 1880.
Há 3 dias · Thereafter Combe was sometimes administered directly by royal officials, and was sometimes, with other demesne towns, the subject of grants for life or for term of years. It formed part of the grant to John Churchill, duke of Marlborough, in 1705, and was held by his successor in 1987.
Há 2 dias · John Strange Spencer-Churchill. Major John Strange "Jack" Spencer-Churchill, DSO, TD (4 February 1880 – 23 February 1947) was the younger son of Lord Randolph Churchill and his wife Jennie, and the brother of former Prime Minister of United Kingdom Sir Winston Churchill.
Há 3 dias · Olivia Henson and Hugh Grosvenor, Duke of Westminster are due to marry in a matter of days. The Marlborough alumna has snapped up one of the most eligible bachelors in the land, so who is the bride-to-be?
Há 1 dia · In 1784-6 a new tower designed by Stephen Townesend of Oxford was built at the north-west corner by Townesend and John Churchill of Woodstock; soon afterwards the north aisle was extended westward by one bay, incorporating a north door and portico.
Há 2 dias · John Churchill was married to Sarah who was a lady-in-waiting to the Queen, a position that enabled her to keep Queen Anne to her promise to finance the building. However, in 1710 she fell from royal favour and the money stopped.
