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William Cadogan Biography and Timeline

Follow William Cadogan through 5 dated historical records for England.

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William Cadogan, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

5Distinct records

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1702–1709Years on this page

1702

Quartermaster Duties

Staff Officer · Meuse · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Cadogan assists Marlborough with intelligence, routes, and logistical preparations.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1702-1711

1704

March to the Danube

General · Quartermaster-General · River Danube · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Organises logistics for Marlborough's march to the Danube.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1726

1706

23 May 1706

Battle of Ramillies

General · General · Ramillies · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Carries Marlborough's orders during the Ramillies campaign.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1726

1708

11 July 1708

Battle of Oudenaarde

General · General · Oudenaarde · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Leads the Allied advance guard before Oudenaarde.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1726

1709

11 September 1709

Battle of Malplaquet

General · General · Malplaquet · Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession

Serves in the Allied command during the costly battle.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1701-1726

Records, sources and methodology

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