In historical texts, unqualified use of the title typically refers to the 1st Duke. The name of the dukedom refers to Marlborough in Wiltshire. The earldom of Marlborough was held by the …

Discover the Marlborough family tree at Blenheim Palace, following the Dukes of Marlborough across three centuries of history.

General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, KG, PC (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722 O.S. [a]) …

Charles James Spencer-Churchill, 12th Duke of Marlborough (born 24 November 1955), styled Earl of Sunderland until March 1972 and Marquess of Blandford until October 2014, and often …

Jan 6, 2026 · The Duke of Marlborough has appeared in court and indicated not guilty pleas to charges of strangling his estranged wife. Charles James Spencer-Churchill, a distant relative …

John Churchill, 1st duke of Marlborough was one of England’s greatest generals, who led British and allied armies to important victories over Louis XIV of France, notably at Blenheim (1704), …

Charles Spencer-Churchill, the Duke of Marlborough, arrived at High Wycombe Magistrates' Court today charged with strangling his estranged wife Edla Marlborough.

Marlborough’s long career as a soldier and statesmen spanned the reigns of five monarchs. His triumphs were not only due to his outstanding military talents, they were also a result of politics …

The English general and statesman John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), was responsible for the British victory at Blenheim in 1704, which is second only to the triumph of …

Explore the story of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, whose victories against Louis XIV shaped Europe and inspired Blenheim Palace.