Stroke of the Duke of Marlborough
- When
- 1716
- Where
- Holywell House
- Episodes
- 1
In 1716, John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, suffered a paralytic stroke at Holywell House. The incident occurred shortly after the death of his daughter, Anne, and marked the end of his political and military career following his return to favor under George I.
Episodes
Background and detail
The Stroke. On 28 May 1716 (Old Style), Churchill suffered a paralytic stroke at Holywell House. This event happened shortly after the death of his daughter, Anne, Countess of Sunderland. The stroke effectively ended his active career, which had been restored by the Hanoverian succession.
People involved
- John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough · British army officer and statesman who suffered the stroke
Sources
- John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-13
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