"I have not time to say more but to beg you will give my duty to the Queen, and let her know Her army has had a Glorious Victory."

⚔️ #JohnChurchill, 1st Duke of #Marlborough, English general and great military strategist, #DOTD 16 June 1722 [O.S.]. #Mlitary #History

After #GodfreyKneller (1646-1723)
Portrait of #JohnChurchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1700-10s
Petworth House & Park
#Marlborough #Churchill

Attributed to #MichaelDahl (1659-1743)
Portrait of #JohnChurchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1702
National Army Museum
#Marlborough #Churchill

After #GodfreyKneller (1646-1723)
Portrait of #JohnChurchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca 1690
National Portrait Gallery
#Marlborough #Churchill

Attributed to #JohnClosterman (1660-1711)
Portrait of #JohnChurchill, Duke of Marlborough (1650-1722), who was #BornOnThisDay
ca. 1685-90
National Portrait Gallery
#Marlborough #Churchill