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    The First Churchill

    Apr 08, 2022 5 minutes
    WORDS NEIL JONES

    “He is about the middle height, and has the best figure in the world; his features are without fault, fine, sparkling eyes and good teeth… His ambition knows no bounds.” Such descriptions from his contemporaries paint a compelling picture of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, the military genius behind the famous allied victory over Franco-Bavarian forces at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704.

    Today he is ranked one of England’s greatest-ever generals, while Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire, built as a gift to him from Queen Anne and a grateful nation, is a breathtaking display of Baroque architecture.

    The life and achievements of Marlborough are being celebrated this year – the 300th anniversary of his death – with a lively range of activities at Blenheim Palace. A immersive exhibition (until May) sees the

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