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Appointment of Vanbrugh
- When
- 1705
- Where
- Woodstock, Oxfordshire
A 1705 warrant signed by the Earl of Godolphin appointed Sir John Vanbrugh as the architect for the new palace, defining his professional responsibilities for the project.
The formal appointment was documented in a warrant dated 1705. Signed by the parliamentary treasurer, the Earl of Godolphin, this document specifically named Vanbrugh as the architect and outlined the scope of his work for the construction.
Sources
- Blenheim Palace Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-26
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