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The Duke of Marlborough with his Generals, 1710 circa (line engraving)
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The Duke of Marlborough with his Generals, 1710 circa (line engraving)
5922869 The Duke of Marlborough with his Generals, 1710 circa (line engraving) by Unknown artist, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: The Duke of Marlborough with his Generals, 1710 circa.
Line engraving, probably Dutch, published 1720 circa, fragment of a larger image, with lettered key, A to C in French, identifying the generals.
John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, was arguably one of Britains greatest military commanders. However, his successful career was not only due to his talents as a soldier but also as a result of politics and patronage. In 1685, John Churchill vowed loyalty to King James II but, unhappy with the Kings Roman Catholic policies, he transferred his allegiance to William of Orange. He was instrumental in the success of Williams Protestant Glorious Revolution in 1688. As a reward, he was raised to the earldom of Marlborough two days before the coronation of William and Mary. Yet three years later, he opened negotiations with the exiled James II. For this he was deprived of all his offices and was imprisoned for a short period.
Following the death of Queen Mary II in 1694, Marlborough gradually regained favour. He was helped by his wifes friendship with Princess Anne, who became Queen in 1702. Soon after, Marlborough was made a Knight of the Garter, Captain-General of the English Forces and Master-General of the Ordnance.
During the War of the Spanish Succession (1702-13), Marlborough led British and Allied troops to a succession of victories over the French. His most famous triumph was the Battle of Blenheim (1704), after which he named Blenheim Palace, his stately home in Oxfordshire. Marlboroughs victories in this campaign secured his reputation as Britains ablest general and the British Army was proved a formidable military force.); eNational Army Museum; out of copyright
Media ID 23664756
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This print showcases "The Duke of Marlborough with his Generals, 1710 circa". The line engraving, believed to be of Dutch origin and published around 1720, offers a fragment of a larger image. It features a lettered key in French that identifies the various generals present. John Churchill, the 1st Duke of Marlborough, is widely regarded as one of Britain's most exceptional military commanders. However, his success was not solely attributed to his skills as a soldier but also owed much to politics and patronage. Throughout his career, he navigated complex allegiances and shifting loyalties. From initially pledging loyalty to King James II in 1685, Churchill eventually transferred allegiance to William of Orange due to disagreements over religious policies. He played an instrumental role in William's Protestant Glorious Revolution in 1688. Despite this early support for William and Mary's reign, Churchill later engaged in negotiations with exiled James II which resulted in him losing all his offices and facing imprisonment. However, following Queen Mary II's death in 1694, Marlborough gradually regained favor within the royal court thanks partly to his wife's friendship with Princess Anne who ascended the throne as Queen Anne in 1702. This led to numerous prestigious appointments for Marlborough including becoming a Knight of the Garter and holding high-ranking positions within the English Forces. During the War of Spanish Succession (1702-13), Marlborough achieved remarkable victories against the French alongside British and Allied troops. His most renowned triumph was at Blenheim Palace where he secured victory at the Battle of Blenheim (1704). These successes solidified both Marlborough's reputation as Britain’s greatest general and established the British Army as an imposing military force. Overall, this print captures an important moment showcasing John Churchill’s significant contributions during a tumultuous period in British history.
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