The Life of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, to the Accession of Queen Anne; 1

The Life of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, to the Accession of Queen Anne; 1

Author: Garnet Wolseley Viscount Wolseley

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 502

ISBN-13: 9781014718389

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The Life of John Churchill Duke of Marlborough, to the Accession of Queen Anne;

The Life of John Churchill Duke of Marlborough, to the Accession of Queen Anne;

Author: Fieldmakshal Viscount Wolseley

Publisher: Legare Street Press

Published: 2023-07-18

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781019854501

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This biography offers a compelling account of the life and career of one of Britain's greatest military heroes, John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough. From his early days as a soldier in the English Civil War to his stunning victories on the battlefields of Europe, Marlborough played a pivotal role in shaping the course of British history. Drawing on a wealth of primary sources, including letters, diaries, and official records, the author provides a vivid portrait of a complex and fascinating figure who embodied the best qualities of the British aristocracy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.


The Life of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough to the Accession of Queen Anne

The Life of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough to the Accession of Queen Anne

Author: Garnet Wolseley Wolseley (Viscount)

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Published: 1894

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13:

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"John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Prince of Mindelheim, KG, PC (pron.: /mrlbr/, often /m?lbr/; 26 May 1650? 16 June 1722 O.S), was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs. Rising from a lowly page at the court of the House of Stuart, he served James, Duke of York, through the 1670s and early 1680s, earning military and political advancement through his courage and diplomatic skill. Churchill's role in defeating the Monmouth Rebellion in 1685 helped secure James on the throne, yet just three years later he abandoned his Catholic patron for the Protestant Dutchman, William of Orange. Honoured for his services at William's coronation with the earldom of Marlborough, he served with further distinction in the early years of the Nine Years' War, but persistent charges of Jacobitism brought about his fall from office and temporary imprisonment in the Tower. It was not until the accession of Queen Anne in 1702 that Marlborough reached the zenith of his powers and secured his fame and fortune."--Wikipedia