The Intriguing Life Of John Churchill, 1st Duke Of Marlborough | Great Lives | Real Royalty

John Churchill, born in 1650, was to become one of the greatest military leaders in eighteenth century history, changing the face of battle tactics forever. Churchill grew up during the last years of the English Civil Army and craved a military career. As a young man, he became embroiled in the colorful court of Charles II, initially serving the Duke of York and later becoming the lover of Lady Castlemaine. This liaison was to set him up financially forever. From Elizabeth II to Cleopatra, Real Royalty peels back the curtain to give a glimpse into the lives of some of the most influential families in the world, with new full length documentaries posted every week covering the monarchies of today and all throughout history. Discover the past on History Hit with ad-free exclusive podcasts and documentaries released weekly presented by world renowned historians Dan Snow, Suzannah Lipscomb, Matt Lewis and more. Sign up to History Hit to start watching now https://bit.ly/45CPh5u Subscribe to Real Royalty: http://bit.ly/3tofGQL Facebook:   / realroyaltydocs   Tiktok:   / realroyaltydocs   Any queries, please contact us at: [email protected]