John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

26 May, 1650–16 June, 1722^[1]

The Duke of Marlborough. Oil by Adriaen van der Werff.

Place of birth

Ashe House, Devon

Place of death

Windsor Lodge

Allegiance

(1667–1707)
(1707–1722)

Service/branch

 British Army

Battles/wars

Monmouth Rebellion
• Battle of Sedgemoor
Nine Years' War
• Battle of Walcourt
War of the Spanish Succession
• Battle of Schellenberg
• Battle of Blenheim
• Battle of Elixheim
• Battle of Ramillies
• Battle of Oudenarde
• Siege of Lille
• Battle of Malplaquet
• Siege of Bouchain

Awards

Order of the Garter