Charles Spencer, 3rd Duke of Marlborough (1706-1758) was a British politician of the 18th century. He was the son of Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland and Lady Anne Churchill, the second daughter of John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough. He inherited the Sunderland title from his older brother in 1729, becoming 5th Earl of Sunderland, and then the Marlborough title from his aunt, Henrietta, 2nd Duchess of Marlborough in 1733. He led the British expeditionary force on the continent in the early part of the Seven Years War, but died in 1758, leaving command to Lord Granby. Events May 23 - Battle of Ramillies November 5 - The Dublin Gazette publishes its first edition. ... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... Charles Spencer, 3rd Earl of Sunderland (c. ... John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, in his Garter robes John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (May 26, 1650 – June 16, 1722), in full The Most Noble Captain-General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, Earl of Marlborough, Baron Churchill of Sandridge, Lord Churchill of Eyemouth, KG, PC (in addition... Events July 30 - Baltimore, Maryland is founded. ... Events February 12 - British colonist James Oglethorpe founds Savannah, Georgia. ... This article is about the 1756–1763 war. ... 1758 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). ... John Manners, Marquess of Granby (1721 - October 18, 1770), British soldier, was the eldest son of the 3rd Duke of Rutland. ...

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The coat of arms of the Dukes of Marlborough The Dukedom of Marlborough (pronounced Maulbruh) is an hereditary title of British nobility in the Peerage of England. ... The Fourth Duke of Marlborough, painted by Joshua Reynolds George Spencer, 4th Duke of Marlborough (January 26, 1739) - (January 29, 1817) was a British nobleman. ...