English soldier and statesman (1650-1722)

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The Duke of Marlborough bursting out of his tomb to protest against a song about him which had become popular in France in 1782. Etching, 1783.

Saint Helen. Line engraving by L.E. Vorsterman after P. Caliari, il Veronese.

[John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough correspondence].

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John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

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[John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough correspondence].