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Definition of First duke of marlborough
1. Noun. English general considered one of the greatest generals in history (1650-1722).
Generic synonyms: Full General, General
Lexicographical Neighbors of First Duke Of Marlborough
Literary usage of First duke of marlborough
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The English Review, Or, Quarterly Journal of Ecclesiastical and General (1845)
"The Letters and Despatches of John Churchill, first Duke of Marlborough, from
1702 to 1712. Edited by General the Might Hon. ..."
2. The Gentleman's Magazine (1840)
"... “in order to perpetuate in his family a surname to which his Illustrious
ancestor, John first Duke of Marlborough, by a long series of transcendent and ..."
3. Memoirs of John Duke of Marlborough; with His Original Correspondence: With by William Coxe (1820)
"... borne and used by his said illustrious ancestor John the first Duke of
Marlborough, in lieu of the Supporters hitherto borne by the Petitioner. ..."
4. A Manual of Dignities, Privilege, and Precedence by Charles Roger Dod (1844)
"1714, October 1, John, first Duke of Marlborough. 1722, July 1, William, first
Earl of Cadogan. 1740, July 1, John, last Duke of Montagu ; till September 30 ..."
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