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Há 5 dias · Built in the early 18th century as a gift to John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, in recognition of his military triumphs, this magnificent estate has witnessed the ebb and flow of British history for over three centuries.
Há 2 dias · He was among the first British troops into both places. He and his cousin, the Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough, demanded and received the surrender of 52 Boer prison camp guards.
Há 4 dias · Around 1671, Anne first made the acquaintance of Sarah Jennings, who later became her close friend and one of her most influential advisors. Jennings married John Churchill (the future Duke of Marlborough) in about 1678. His sister, Arabella, was the Duke of York's mistress, and he was to be Anne's most important general.
Há 16 horas · After the 1st Duke of Marlborough achieved an important victory against the French and Bavarians at the Battle of Blenheim in Germany in 1704, Queen Anne awarded him the 2,000 acres that have been ...
Há 16 horas · John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650–1722) Queen Anne was in charge, but she relied on an experienced team of experts, generals, diplomats, cabinet members, and War Office officials—most notably her most successful general John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. He is best known for his great victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.
Há 3 dias · The Blenheim Story, a new permanent exhibition, uncovers the palace's origins from the birth of John Churchill in 1650, the first Duke of Marlborough, to the completion of the palace more...
Há 5 dias · Built in 1709–10, by Sir Christopher Wren for John, Duke of Marlborough, on ground leased on easy terms to his Duchess by Queen Anne; it occupies the site of the old pheasantry of St. James's Palace, and of the garden of Mr. Secretary Boyle, the latter of which was taken out of St. James's Park.
