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William Cadogan Biography

Historical biography and chronological timeline for William Cadogan, based on 5 World History Database records associated with England.

5 records1702–17095 events5 places

Chronological biography

1702

Quartermaster Duties1702
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · Staff Officer · Meuse

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

1704

March to the Danube1704
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · General · Quartermaster-General · River Danube

Organises logistics for Marlborough's march to the Danube.

1706

Battle of Ramillies23 May 1706
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · General · General · Ramillies

Carries Marlborough's orders during the Ramillies campaign.

1708

Battle of Oudenaarde11 July 1708
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · General · General · Oudenaarde

Leads the Allied advance guard before Oudenaarde.

1709

Battle of Malplaquet11 September 1709
Warfare / War of the Spanish Succession · General · General · Malplaquet

Serves in the Allied command during the costly battle.

Titles and roles

General · General · General · Quartermaster-General · Staff Officer

Record provenance

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