James Stanhope Biography and Timeline

Stanhope Matriculates At Trinity Oxford

James Stanhope entered Trinity College Oxford after receiving an education that included classical and modern learning.

Stanhope Serves With Schomberg In Savoy

Stanhope served as an aide to Marshal Schomberg during operations in Savoy.

Stanhope Begins Flanders Military Service

Stanhope joined military operations in Flanders during the Nine Years War.

Stanhope Completes Early Flanders Service

Stanhope's period of campaigning in Flanders concluded near the end of the Nine Years War.

Stanhope Participates In Cadiz Expedition

Stanhope served in the Allied expedition against Cadiz during the War of the Spanish Succession.

Stanhope Participates In Vigo Bay Victory

Stanhope took part in the English campaign that culminated in the capture of Spanish treasure fleet vessels at Vigo Bay.

Stanhope Enters House Of Commons

Stanhope first entered Parliament while continuing an active career as a soldier and diplomat.

Stanhope Returns To Flanders Campaigning

Stanhope resumed service in Flanders during the Allied war against France.

Stanhope Serves In Portuguese Theatre

Stanhope operated in Portugal during the campaign supporting the anti-Bourbon alliance.

Stanhope Helps Capture Barcelona

Stanhope contributed to the Allied seizure of Barcelona for the Habsburg claimant during the Spanish succession struggle.

Stanhope Begins Envoy Mission To Charles

Stanhope undertook diplomatic work with Archduke Charles, the Allied claimant to the Spanish monarchy.

Spanish Theatre

Serves in Allied operations supporting Archduke Charles.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1705-1711

Capture of Minorca

Commands land forces in the capture of Minorca.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1705-1711

Battle of Almenar

Wins an Allied victory in Catalonia.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1705-1711

Battle of Saragossa

Helps defeat Bourbon forces near Saragossa.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1705-1711

Capture of Madrid

Enters Madrid with Allied forces supporting Archduke Charles.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1705-1711

Battle of Brihuega

Is forced to surrender after being surrounded.

Role range: 1701-1714 – 1705-1711