SUMMARY: This offering is an appointment document signed by John Churchill the first Duke of Marlborough and Winston Churchill's forebearer.Price:$750.00

	Would you like to purchase this product? Simply click BUY NOW to securely shop online with eHistoryBuff.

John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough KG (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722). Churchill was an English soldier and statesman whose career spanned the reigns of five monarchs throughout the late 17th and early 18th centuries. His rise to prominence began as a lowly page in the royal court of Stuart England, but his natural courage on the field of battle soon ensured quick promotion and recognition from his master and mentor James, Duke of York. When James became king in 1685, Churchill played a major role in crushing the Duke of Monmouth's rebellion; but just three years later, Churchill abandoned his Catholic king for the Protestant William of Orange.Churchill eventually returned to favor and distinguished himself as a general.Churchill as Marlborough found international fame in the War of the Spanish Succession where, on the fields of Blenheim, Ramillies and Oudenarde, his place in history as one of Europe's great generals was assured. Prime Minister Winston Churchill was his direct descendant and Winston Churchill'sfirst book was a biography of Marlborough.

This offering is a Document signed (DS) Marlborough and also signed byJames Craggs, addressed to The Hon.John Granville, Liutenant Gen.of the Ordnance, 1 February 1702/03. 1 p.paper seal of Master of Ordnance intact as shown. The document appoints William Weedon as laborer in ordinary of ordnance.The document is in ood condition for an over 300 year old document.

All items sold by the History Buff, Inc. come with documentation and a certified opinion as to authenticity.

Price: $750.00