Marlborough, John Churchill, Duke of, 1650-1722

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Birth 1650-05-26
Death 1722-06-27
Britons,
English,

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John Churchill, created the 1st duke of Marlborough, was considered one of the greatest military leaders of Great Britain. He served with great distinction in the European wars of the latter part of the 17th and early 18th century.

From the description of [Letter] 1711 Aug. 29 & 1711 Aug. 30, Camp before Bouchain [to] the Earl of Orrery / Marlborough. (Smith College). WorldCat record id: 302412231

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  • "Meerlebeck Camp" (probably the present Merelbeke near Ghent.) (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)
  • Orchies, France (as recorded)
  • Low Countries: Belgium: Flanders (East) (as recorded)
  • Great Britain (as recorded)

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