'Sarah Jennings, Duchess of Marlborough', c1680, (1942). Portrait of English aristocrat Sarah Churchill, Duchess of Marlborough (1660-1744). The Duchess was appointed lady of the bedchamber to Queen Anne and became a close confidante and favourite. After the death of her husband, she built Blenheim Palace. After a painting made late 17th century. From "English Women", by Edith Sitwell. [Collins, London, 1942]

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