Noun
English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722)
Source: WordNetThe War of the Spanish Succession lasted thirteen years and would have been wonderful if it hadn't been for the Duke of Marlborough. Things went from bad to worse until just about anybody could defeat the French. On one occasion, Louis's favorite regiment was knocked out by a man named Lumley. Will Cuppy
Curtis, p. 27; Green, p. 21; Gregg, p. 28 Jennings married John Churchill (the future Duke of Marlborough) in about 1678. Source: Internet
Gregg, pp. 192–194; Somerset, pp. 275–276 The Whigs vigorously supported the War of the Spanish Succession and became even more influential after the Duke of Marlborough won a great victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. Source: Internet
ISBN 0521075246 *Burton, Ivor F. The Captain-General: The Career of John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, from 1702 to 1711. Source: Internet
Trevelyan: England Under Queen Anne: Ramillies and the Union with Scotland, 118 Aftermath The Duke of Marlborough receives captured standards at Ramillies. Source: Internet
Portrait of the Duke of Marlborough by Adriaen van der Werff (December 1704) Uffizi Whilst Allied preparations had progressed, the French were striving to maintain and re-supply Marshal Marsin. Source: Internet