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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

(1650-1722), Soldier and statesman

Later Stuart Portraits Catalogue Entry

Sitter associated with 86 portraits
Rising to become a confidential agent of James, Duke of York, once James became King in 1685, Churchill pursued a distinguished military career, playing a major role in crushing the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion in 1685. He later deserted James II in 1688, and was rewarded with an earldom by William III. Marlborough's influence at court reached its height with the accession of Queen Anne, when promoted to Commander-in Chief of the allied forces, he achieved huge victories against the French in the War of the Spanish Succession. However, the increasing unpopularity of the war and his arrogance contributed to his dismissal in 1711. He eventually regained favour with the accession of George I in 1714.

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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, possibly by John Closterman, after  John Riley - NPG 501

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

possibly by John Closterman, after John Riley
oil on canvas, feigned oval, based on a work of circa 1685-1690
NPG 501

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt - NPG 902

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

by Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
oil on canvas, circa 1706
On display in Room 7 on Floor 3 at the National Portrait Gallery
NPG 902

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, after  Adriaen van der Werff - NPG D31530

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

by Pieter Stevens van Gunst, after Adriaen van der Werff
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D31530

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt - NPG D31533

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, early to mid 18th century
NPG D31533

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt - NPG D31534

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

after Sir Godfrey Kneller, Bt
line engraving, early 18th century
NPG D31534

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, by John Simon, after  Michael Dahl - NPG D38232

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

by John Simon, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, (circa 1700-1725)
NPG D38232

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, by John Simon, published by  Edward Cooper, after  Michael Dahl - NPG D18769

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

by John Simon, published by Edward Cooper, after Michael Dahl
mezzotint, (circa 1700-1725)
NPG D18769

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