Churchill Suffers Debilitating Stroke
Marlborough experienced a stroke that impaired his health during his final years.
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John Churchill Biography and Timeline — Page 3
Follow John Churchill through 88 dated historical records for Great Britain.
John Churchill, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
88Distinct records
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1716–1744Years on this page
1716
1722
Final Will
Executes his final will several months before his death.
Death of John Churchill
Dies at Cranbourne Lodge near Windsor after suffering recurrent strokes.
Probate of Will
His will is proved in July following his death at Cranbourne Lodge.
Burial
Temporarily buried in a vault in Henry VII's Chapel at Westminster Abbey.
Churchill Dies At Windsor Lodge
Marlborough died in June 1722 after years of military command and political prominence.
1744
Reinterment at Blenheim
His remains are moved from Westminster Abbey to Blenheim Palace in November 1744, shortly before Sarah, Duchess of Marlborough, is buried there.
Churchill Remains Reinterred At Blenheim
Marlborough's remains were transferred to Blenheim Palace, the estate built to commemorate his victory in Bavaria.
Records, sources and methodology
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