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Ref: 5306 |
John
Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, death 1722, bronze medal by J Dassier Obv: armoured and draped bust three-quarters right Rev:
Victory holding wreath and palm stands between trophies References:
MI ii 457/68; E 495 Condition:
Extremely fine; Diameter: 42mm Notes:
This medal was struck circa 1740. John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough
(1650-1722) was a successful career soldier, commanding victorious armies at
the battles of Blenheim (1704), Ramilliesm (1706), Oudenarde (1708) and Malplaquet
(1709). Blenheim Palace was built for him but only finished in 1733, 11 years
after his death. He was the ancestor of Sir Winston Churchill (1874-1965),
which was also the name and title of John Churchill’s father. Price
£125 |
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