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John Churchill Collection

John Churchill, also known as the Duke of Marlborough, was a renowned English soldier and military strategist

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the 'Crabbs Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print)

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the 'Crabbs Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print)
3555469 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, from the 'Crabbs Historical Dictionary' pub. 1825 (print) by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: John Churchill)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Battle of Ramillies between the French and the Allied Powers, 23 May 1706, (1706-1710)

The Battle of Ramillies between the French and the Allied Powers, 23 May 1706, (1706-1710). War of the Spanish Succession

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Design for an Unexecuted Funerary Monument for the First Duke of Marlborough, n.d

Design for an Unexecuted Funerary Monument for the First Duke of Marlborough, n.d

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Warrior upon Sarcophagus Accompanied by Trophies: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to... c. 1733

Warrior upon Sarcophagus Accompanied by Trophies: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to... c. 1733
Warrior upon Sarcophagus Accompanied by Trophies: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Hope: Design for the Unexecuted Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Hope: Design for the Unexecuted Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Fortitude: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Fortitude: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Wisdom: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Wisdom: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Unexecuted Designs for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Unexecuted Designs for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Unexecuted Design for the Monument to the First Duke of Marlborough, c. 1733

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Marlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde, 1708, (1944). Creator: Unknown

Marlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde, 1708, (1944). Creator: Unknown
Marlborough at the Battle of Oudenarde, 1708, (1944). Tapestry depicting British military leader John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (on a white horse) at the Battle of Oudenarde

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Duke and Duchess of Marlborough (engraving)

Duke and Duchess of Marlborough (engraving)
3647542 Duke and Duchess of Marlborough (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Duke and Duchess of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Blenheim, Germany, War of the Spanish Succession

The Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Blenheim, Germany, War of the Spanish Succession, 1704 (colour litho)
5207656 The Duke of Marlborough at the Battle of Blenheim, Germany, War of the Spanish Succession, 1704 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
981527 John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
666517 John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill

Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill
6340291 Coat of arms and crest with double-headed eagle of the right noble John Churchill, Prince of Mindelheim and 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1650-1722 by Johnston

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough falling out of favour with Queen Anne, 1710 (litho)

The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough falling out of favour with Queen Anne, 1710 (litho)
6015035 The Duke and Duchess of Marlborough falling out of favour with Queen Anne, 1710 (litho) by Leighton, Edmund Blair (1853-1922) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Wedgwood black basalt bust of English soldier John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (autotype)

Wedgwood black basalt bust of English soldier John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (autotype)
6014475 Wedgwood black basalt bust of English soldier John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (autotype) by English Photographer

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Duke of Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim medal, 1706 (silver)

Duke of Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim medal, 1706 (silver)
2959973 Duke of Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim medal, 1706 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Battle of Hochstadt (Blenheim), 13 August 1704 (litho)

The Battle of Hochstadt (Blenheim), 13 August 1704 (litho)
3638299 The Battle of Hochstadt (Blenheim), 13 August 1704 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Battle of Hochstadt (Blenheim), 13 August 1704

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
3623155 John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by Harding, S. (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Lady Randolph Churchill and her sons as little boys (b / w photo)

Lady Randolph Churchill and her sons as little boys (b / w photo)
3627049 Lady Randolph Churchill and her sons as little boys (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Randolph Churchill and her sons as little boys)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as John Churchill

Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as John Churchill
478164 Portrait of a gentleman, traditionally identified as John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas) by Rigaud

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Triumph of John, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas)

The Triumph of John, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas)
1781624 The Triumph of John, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas) by Closterman, Johann (1660-1711); 340x270 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London, UK; (add.info.: John Churchill)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy at the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709 (engraving)

The Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy at the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709 (engraving)
3647541 The Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy at the Battle of Malplaquet, 1709 (engraving) by Camphausen, Wilhelm (1818-85); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Duke of Marlborough (etching)

Duke of Marlborough (etching)
451636 Duke of Marlborough (etching) by Houbraken, Jacobus (1698-1780); 35.6x21.9 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; (add.info.: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, English soldier (engraving)

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, English soldier (engraving)
6029810 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, English soldier (engraving) by Desrochers, Etienne Jehandier (1668-1741) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde (engraving)

Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde (engraving)
1627754 Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Oudenarde)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Battles of the British Army, Blenheim (engraving)

Battles of the British Army, Blenheim (engraving)
1627300 Battles of the British Army, Blenheim (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Blenheim)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (1712) and Sarah Jennings, Duchess Of Marlborough (1709) (litho)

John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (1712) and Sarah Jennings, Duchess Of Marlborough (1709) (litho)
5991516 John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (1712) and Sarah Jennings, Duchess Of Marlborough (1709) (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill (engraving)

John Churchill (engraving)
812687 John Churchill (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Prince of Mindelheim)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Portrait of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

Portrait of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
819373 Portrait of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill (engraving)

John Churchill (engraving)
820732 John Churchill (engraving) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill. Duke of Marlborough. In the collection of the Honourable John Spencer)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Coat of arms and crest of the right noble John Churchill, 1st Diuke of Marlborough, 1650-1722

Coat of arms and crest of the right noble John Churchill, 1st Diuke of Marlborough, 1650-1722
6340290 Coat of arms and crest of the right noble John Churchill, 1st Diuke of Marlborough, 1650-1722 by Johnston, Andrew (18th century); (add.info)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Epochs of the British Army - Epoch of Marlborough (colour litho)

Epochs of the British Army - Epoch of Marlborough (colour litho)
960847 Epochs of the British Army - Epoch of Marlborough (colour litho) by Simkin, Richard (1840-1926); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epoch of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Marlborough Leading the Attack, illustration from Glorious Battles of English

Marlborough Leading the Attack, illustration from Glorious Battles of English
IL193440 Marlborough Leading the Attack, illustration from Glorious Battles of English History by Major C.H. Wylly, 1920s (colour litho) by Payne, Henry A

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire (engraving)

Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire (engraving)
5233640 Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, Oxfordshire (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Blenheim Palace, Woodstock)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The late Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

The late Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
1603727 The late Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The late Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Battles of the British Army, Malplaquet (engraving)

Battles of the British Army, Malplaquet (engraving)
1606189 Battles of the British Army, Malplaquet (engraving) by Woodville, Richard Caton II (1856-1927) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Battles of the British Army, Malplaquet)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: The Dukedom of Marlborough (litho)

The Dukedom of Marlborough (litho)
1056717 The Dukedom of Marlborough (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dukedom of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)

John, Duke of Marlborough (engraving)
964804 John, Duke of Marlborough (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John, Duke of Marlborough. English soldier and statesman, 26 May 1650 - 16 June 1722)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill (D of Marlborough) b 1650, d 1722 (engraving)

John Churchill (D of Marlborough) b 1650, d 1722 (engraving)
978647 John Churchill (D of Marlborough) b 1650, d 1722 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill (D of Marlborough) b 1650, d 1722

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Duke of Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim medal, 1706 (silver)

Duke of Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim medal, 1706 (silver)
2959974 Duke of Marlborough, Battle of Blenheim medal, 1706 (silver) by English School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; (add.info.: General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (litho)

John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (litho)
5991531 John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough (litho) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Churchill, Duke Of Marlborough)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: Storming the Battlements (oil on canvas)

Storming the Battlements (oil on canvas)
1219608 Storming the Battlements (oil on canvas) by Hillingford, Robert Alexander (1825-1904); 46x61.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageJohn Churchill Collection: John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas)

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas)
1781578 John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (oil on canvas) by Kneller, Godfrey (1646-1723) (follower of); 116x87 cm; Royal Hospital Chelsea, London



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John Churchill, also known as the Duke of Marlborough, was a renowned English soldier and military strategist. Born in 1650, he played a significant role in various battles during the War of the Spanish Succession. His leadership skills were evident at the Battle of Blenheim in Germany in 1704, where his tactical brilliance led to a decisive victory for the Allied forces. Marlborough's military prowess continued to shine at other notable battles such as Oudenarde in 1708. This battle further solidified his reputation as one of Britain's greatest commanders. The engravings depicting him showcase his distinguished presence and noble stature. Not only was John Churchill an exceptional soldier, but he also held prestigious titles including Prince of Mindelheim and being appointed as the first Duke of Marlborough. The coat of arms with its double-headed eagle symbolizes his power and influence during that era. However, despite his achievements on the battlefield, Marlborough faced political challenges within England's royal court. Falling out of favor with Queen Anne in 1710 marked a turning point for him and his wife, Duchess Sarah Churchill. Beyond war and politics, John Churchill's legacy extended into artistry as well. A black basalt bust created by Wedgwood immortalized this great English soldier through its intricate details. To honor Marlborough's victories, a medal commemorating the Battle of Blenheim was crafted from silver - an enduring symbol representing bravery and triumph against all odds. Even though time has passed since these events took place centuries ago, their significance remains etched into history books worldwide. Lady Randolph Churchill captured her husband's spirit through photographs that depict him alongside their young sons - moments frozen forever in black-and-white imagery. John Churchill left an indelible mark on British history through both military accomplishments and personal struggles within high society circles. His name will forever be associated with courage on the battlefield and unwavering determination to protect his country.