Duke of Marlborough

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[@ahmedammar7927]

No

[@r2d2reproduction14]

Well do I use that website to make that many YT videos I do make thanks for the heads up though.

[@ladylacrimal8447]

My mum is the Duchess of Marlborough...Cigarettes lol.

[@possibear]

the og Marlborough Man

[@Lefrog420Blazin]

Simon your killing my boredom haha May I say good day and you rule this day Sir

[@ethanramos4441]

“No soldier can fight unless he is properly fed on beef and beer” John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough

[@christineparis5607]

I can't do anything without that!

[@ringo1692]

Now that's leadership!!!😜👍

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

He should've done more research.. beans & beer make for very good pre-war dining. Jeffy & I battle at least once a week, while blaming the cat (even if he isn't in the room). Sadly, our cat is always in the middle of our battles.. poor Odin. I'm pretty certain he has considered murdering Jeff & myself while we slumber & flatulate.

[@LivingCrusader]

Beer was safer to drink than water. One of the best things about Marlborough is that he made sure his men had what they needed.

[@widjiro]

duh

[@struthersboyz4990]

I like the story where a British general sent a challenge to Napoleon to meet him in single combat ( duel) and Napoleon response was “ to find my equal you would have to dig up Marlboro “

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

Yeah that is brilliant. It was Sidney smith who challenged him to a duel. Napoleon said he was not worthy and would only duel if the English could retrieve Marlborough from his grave. Ironically smith beat Napoelon, not at a duel, but at the siege of acre.

[@a_little_flame589]

And then wellington became arguably better than malborough and won at battle fun times for him

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

@@a_little_flame589Marlborough is clear of Wellington.

[@a_little_flame589]

@@archivesoffantasy5560 I wouldn’t say that they’re close who’s better is tougher they did very different kinds of war while fighting

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

@@a_little_flame589 I used to go back and forth between the two as to who was the best, but I would say it’s quite easily Marlborough. Only thing I can think Wellington was better at would be defensive capability (though Marlborough never fought a defensive battle) Marlborough showed more expertise at tactics, strategy, sieges and marching.

[@worstwaystodie5763]

Fun fact- he is Winston Churchill's Great Great Great Great Great Great Grandfather

[@gravynolastname3786]

And a distant cousin of one Mr. Pall Mall

[@felonious_c]

LOL'd ☝️

[@RichardNDoper]

And yet his father is also a Winston

[@felonious_c]

Y'all are Killin me with these puns

[@Nochancet.v]

Everyone knows that

[@yanbesidski7765]

Thanks!

[@reythejediladyviajakku6078]

Winston Churchill definitely took after his ancestor. Duchess of Marlborough would be a fascinating topic for the future

[@Lionstar16]

You should definitely do a video on Marlborough's wife Sarah - let's learn the truth about the woman featured in the film "The Favourite"

[@ignitionfrn2223]

1:50 - Chapter 1 - Early life 3:20 - Chapter 2 - The crisis of king james 6:15 - Chapter 3 - Disgrace & recovery 7:30 - Mid roll ads 8:50 - Chapter 4 - The sun king's war 11:00 - Chapter 5 - The genius of marlborough 12:45 - Chapter 6 - The battle of blenheim 16:05 - Chapter 7 - Victory on the field, defeat at home 18:50 - Chapter 8 - Final days

[@Bullet-Tooth-Tony-]

Greatest British general in my opinion. Bold, and tactically brilliant, and never lost a battle. Can't get better than that.

[@robin_5099]

The obvious question and comparison to Wellington then arises? Opinions?

[@AtheAetheling]

@@robin_5099 Wellington has a similar record indeed. But for some reason is less respected by his enemies than Marlborough was. Maybe it's the cult of personality that surrounds Napoleon, and the fact that Napoleon, publicly at least, only ever derided Wellington. But that was Napoleon's way. Of course, Wellington had a slight advantage in that he inherited a British army that had become known for hard fighting professionalism despite its size. Marlborough invented the image of the red coated menace, it could be argued, as the Brits weren't considered a major continental land threat since the days of the hundred years war, until Marlborough came along. Personally I have nothing but love for them both as men and as generals.

[@alecblunden8615]

Wellington was dismissed by Napoleon as a *sepoy general". He also messed up the night fight at Seringapatam, but was clearly in the same league as John Churchill.

[@markgrehan3726]

@@alecblunden8615 I'm not sure how much he was responsible for the night attack failing considering that even today with all the modern technology we have night attacks are still tricky affairs especially over broken ground and under fire. He learned from the mistakes and was able to go onto the victory at Argaum. As for Napoleon calling him the "Sepoy General" This was the equivalent of the British calling Napoleon "Little Boney" it''s nothing but propaganda.

[@alecblunden8615]

@@markgrehan3726 Night attacks have always been problematic, but Wellington commanded, so he was responsible.

[@kingkeurig8679]

As always, another great episode! I love how this channel covers so many well known and lesser known people throughout history in such great detail. Some possibilities for future episodes: - Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden - Henry Wirz, the commandant of Andersonville Prison - Audrey Hepburn - Ralph Baer, the man who's considered to be the father of video games

[@culturalobserver8721]

If you haven’t already, please do a biography on Alexandr Solzhenitsyn!!! He was an amazing author and someone who definitely must be remembered!

[@obnysalt]

Just think, while all this was happening his wife was having a slap-fight with Emma Stone over the affections of the queen.

[@adamstockwell7090]

Blenheim Palace is the only non royal, non religious building to be given the title palace in all of the UK. Something that really shows Marlboroughs power, ability and greatness

[@markhughes7927]

Brilliant! Strange how this man’s career brings tears to the eyes after three centuries!

[@grahampowelljr1]

He was a real master of logistics. His armies arrived at the battlefield on time, well fed, well armed, and rested.

[@massimoe.nicolin6067]

You had me at "His Father, *Sir Winston Churchill* "

[@r2d2reproduction14]

Same

[@jamellfoster6029]

He's Winston Churchill's (of WW2 renown) ancestor...

[@massimoe.nicolin6067]

@@jamellfoster6029 Yeah I know, hence why it's strange that they used the name Winston at certain points

[@jamellfoster6029]

@@massimoe.nicolin6067 true

[@r2d2reproduction14]

@@jamellfoster6029 I think he new that....

[@shanek6582]

His portrait, sure doesn’t look like the Marlboro man.

[@jamellfoster6029]

LMBO

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

😆😆😆

[@dudepool7530]

Yeah, Hollywood really likes to change your image up when you start filming. Even for commercials.

[@eddiel7635]

There is a connection, the cigarettes are named after the street in London where they were originally made. The street is named after this guy.

[@Taistelukalkkuna]

Well, his enemies accused that Blenheim was just Lucky Strike.

[@charlotterhodes4858]

Nice one Simon! Please do one about Queen Anne! The Mother of Great Britain or The Stuart Gloriana! She's one of the most underrated queens in history whose attributes deserve to be remembered.

[@--enyo--]

Yeah, I've been asking for a while for one on her.

[@babooon7837]

Agreed

[@steveh7102]

I’m disappointed that his influence on rock music wasn’t covered. Where else would Brian May have got that hairstyle from?

[@dudepool7530]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Albert-Arthur-Wison225]

Agreed. There is a dreadful refusal, too, to recognise both Charles I and Louis XIV as huge influences on Richie Blackmore.

[@steveh7102]

@@Albert-Arthur-Wison225 😂😂👍🏻

[@shaitarn1869]

I always thought Brian May wore that hairstyle as a tribute to Issac Newton; good lord, have I been getting it wrong all these years?!

[@steveh7102]

@@shaitarn1869 🤣

[@multiyapples]

Rest in peace to those that passed away.

[@mario_1683]

Maybe Prince Eugen, would be quite fitting.

[@HingerlAlois]

Yes, Prince Eugene and then maybe also Maximilian II. Emanuel of Bavaria.

[@Unknown-uu9vg]

Simon is at his best in biographics Love from INDIA

[@thecoops2329]

Love this channel, finding out its also available on Spotify was maybe the highlight of my year, makes my days in the cab soooooo much more enjoyable. Many thanks Mr Whistler 👌🏻

[@anubhia5430]

Pp

[@AtheAetheling]

My hero. I am currently painting a model of him actually!

[@n1njaweedman]

Im from a region in New Zealand called Marlborough, its main town being Blenheim and another town called Picton. aah the commonwealth

[@UvstudioCaToronto]

There is a movie about Queen Anne and Lady Sarah. Marlborough has a minor role: The Favourite

[@martijndaem4074]

Suggestion for a BIOGRPAHICS EPISODE of ; willem van oranje (William of Orange) is known as the founding father and hero of The Netherlands. he made his fame when he led the Dutch uprising against the rule of the Spanish Habsburgthe (The Spanish where in the Netherlands) , The uprise led to the 80-year war (1568-1648) between the Dutch states and Spain There is a English page on wikipedia "William the Silent" that's his nickname.

[@AtheAetheling]

King Billy! Yeah I second that. Even though he was a powerful foe for the English, when he became king of England he did a lot of good for the UK too. So we celebrate him too. Unless you're Irish or Scottish, I suppose.

[@Raadpensionaris]

@@AtheAetheling This guy is talking about his great grandfather tho ;). William I, but William III was great too

[@jamiengo2343]

Most underrated General ever?

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

One of them. Jan Zizka and Shapur I are maybe the most

[@kumararyan4852]

There's a famous poem of Robert Southey called After Blenheim. We were taught that in class 10th. It's a great poem about the horrors of the war at Blenheim.

[@r2d2reproduction14]

Marry christmas everyone and to all a good night

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

Thx, santa.

[@tudorbaltoiu7685]

After the Duke of Marlborough, it might be a nice idea to discuss his contemporary, Prince Eugene of Savoy.

[@FantasticJsTopTenz]

Awsome video , favorite channel!! Cemented the legacy of the Churchill clan

[@TihetrisWeathersby]

Ideas for next Videos Charles IV, Holy Roman Emperor William Cecil Sigismund of Luxembourg Jan Hus

[@Ck01560]

Seems like someone’s been playing kingdom come deliverance

[@halo8119]

@@Ck01560 lol

[@mbryson2899]

Nicely done! His entire life and influence takes volumes, but you hit the tantalizing bits very well.

[@charlesgarrett2717]

He was a man of his time politically. Cannot judge him by our standards.

[@endless_tragedy7662]

Maybe just Rename the title as "John Churchill: The Duke of Marlborough "?

[@rucker69]

He's self proclaimed lazy

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

18th century, my favorite time in history! Great video, thank you!

[@higochumbo8932]

1:02 - "Malborough was one of the first generals to master the art of leading a coalition from multiple different countries" - The Spanish Monarchy had been very successfully fielding coalition armies and navies two centuries before Malborough, and honestly we could go all the way back to Antiquity finding similar cases. There is life out of the Anglosphere.

[@robertsollory7475]

Nice to learn about the war of the Spanish succession. I've always found that quite complicated.

[@bigguyoclock7472]

I grew up in the town of marlborough it is very cool to hear more about the man.

[@dudepool7530]

I went to school in Marlborough. Although my town is located in the Massachusetts commonwealth. *waves hello from across the pond*

[@jdb47games]

I went to the same school as the Duke of Marlborough, i.e. St Paul's School. The military history society there was named the John Churchill Society.

[@itsleotv8487]

I am closely related to the John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough I have been doing quite a bit of research about him for a while now, he was a stunning and terrific leader in battle, I'd say him and Wellington are of similar skill one or the other is a bit better, what's interesting though is that I also have a French side so once my family was fighting each other only to eventually bring me into existence, interesting how this stuff works.

[@ehrldawg]

Another vid I needed to see. Im sharing this.

[@troyspencer753]

Love your series of biographics! Can you please do one on Queen Anne? Thanks!

[@--enyo--]

Yes, I really want to see one on her.

[@jackukridge5381]

There is a pub called the Marlborough Arms, its spelt 'Marlborourough' outside because the sign painter said he was distracted by a ghost.

[@robertlucic7598]

Well done! I would have added a few sentences about the Duc de Villars, the only French commander that was able to hold his own against Marlborough. Although Villars “lost” at Malplaquet, it became a Pyrrhic victory for Marlborough. And Villars was as colorful a figure as Eugene and Churchill.

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

British tactical phyrric win, French strategic win. But then Marlbrough beats that same marshal at the siege of bouchain. Marlborough’s siege record is as extraordinary as his battlefield masterpieces, his siege record was outstanding, he broke through some of the toughest fortifications in the world, built by genius engineers working for Louis XIV. It’s a shame about Malplaquet because it wasn’t even a defeat, but a very costly win and that was enough for Britain to “pull the plug” (so to speak) on Churchill commanding forces in battle. Compare this to France and the french marshals who got humiliated many a time but always came back. Marlborough suffers one set back and Britain doesn’t care to let him continue (on a large operation) Not many great generals aren’t allowed to continue after one set back. Think Napoleon or Fredrick the Great, it’s a shame marlrbough had so little room for error that, one phyrric win amongst a list of logistical masterpieces, tactical masterpieces and strategic siege warfare masterpieces, was enough to bring him down

[@cassandraralph5906]

Thank you so much for sharing this video with us, I learned something new today again, Simon well done indeed again! Especially the explanation regarding the War of the Spanish Succession!

[@davidlea-smith4747]

One amusing story was when Charles II found John Churchill in bed with his favourite mistress, Barbara Villiers. She supposedly played a major role in sponsoring Churchill's rise to power.

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

Bah dum cha.. can't forget the rim shot. That's what she said.

[@dudepool7530]

Is it weird that I can no longer hear Simon say the word "heir" without finishing "and a spare" afterwards in my head. I don't know why, but I am just tickled by this phrase.

[@St.Linguini_of_Pesto]

Ditto. I have no clue why I like it.

[@prussianhill]

Thanks for another great video. I still request that you make a video of the legendary John Paul Jones, father of the United States Navy. The story of his exploits is the epitome of the phrase "fact is stranger than fiction."

[@JFDA5458]

Very interesting video. If possible could you make a documentary on General James Wolfe, and Marquis De Montcalm?

[@elluisito000]

So, when did he go into the cigarette business?

[@archivesoffantasy5560]

There was a street named after the general and the cigarettes are named after the street. So essentially, Marlboro cigarettes are named after the Duke of Marlborough.

[@washubrain]

On the top of that.... I used to live in Blenheim road in London and my in-laws lived at the Blenheim Avenue in Jersey ))) Massive impact of that one battle 😊

[@christina1wilson]

Any relationship to the apricot? Blenheim apricots are the best.

[@washubrain]

@@christina1wilson look forward to finding one of those 🍊

[@keiththomas1180]

You should a video about James II, and the whole Jacobite rebellion 😁😁😁

[@--enyo--]

That would be interesting.

[@deemariedubois4916]

Merry Christmas everyone.

[@vtlochsman2724]

A new series?: Napoleon's Marshall's. I think the little general promoted atleast 26 of them. Some of them are quite interesting fellows!

[@christophergreenfield2785]

As always good sir great video you always know how to keep viewer attention happy holidays and happy new year keep up the great work till next time peace

[@davidyunghans3569]

Can you do a video on Arthur Jehu Stanley He is in the military hall of fame Also my grandfather. He left home at the age of 17 to office join the US army(he had ran away from home many times before that). He was with Patton and Pershing when chasing down Pancho Via, fought on the Yang Zi basin alongside JFK against Chinese Warlords, was a MI officer that transported secret military documents, persuaded his way to aid in the planning of D-Day with Eisenhower, ..., after the war he became a US district judge. He’s just a cool local historical figure. If you wouldn’t mind. We’ve ,his decedents-the Yunghans or Junghans family alongside his other decedents, have donated a lot of his stuff to various museums across Kansas. Or could you do one on one of my distant grandfathers; Zane Grey?

[@alexmackay9685]

Reccomendation for a video, Lola Montez, Countess of Landsfeld. The amount of events that she had in her life of only 40 years is amazing. And she whipped a man in the middle of the street.

[@flynnkilby5334]

The Hapsburgs were amazing

[@Anglomachian]

Could you do a video on the South Sea Bubble?

[@charlesgarrett2717]

Invented - Marlbrooks , a mobile kitchen. The troops would march all day and then have to stop and make their meals. His Marlbrooks(chuckwagon in american West) were sent ahead with cavalry to the next incampment and have meals prepared so troops could eat then rest unless onduty. Genius!

[@martijndaem4074]

Suggestion for a BIOGRPAHICS episode; Judas Maccabeus was a Jewish priest (kohen) and a son of the priest Mattathias. He led the Maccabean Revolt against the Seleucid Empire (the Greeks) (167-160 BCE). The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah ("Dedication") commemorates the restoration of Jewish worship at the Second Temple in Jerusalem in 164 BCE, after Judah Maccabeus removed all of the statues depicting Greek gods and goddesses and purified it !

[@octaviopla5506]

make a video of Milton Friedman: one of the founders of the Chicago School of Economics

[@adwinjones]

Then do one about Morgan Freeman

[@loupiscanis9449]

Thank you ,

[@davidking8361]

Very nice. The War of the Spanish Succession is the most difficult war in history to understand! "The First Churchills" chronicles most of this Marlborough history. The series is on KZbin. Sarah Churchill is played by Susan Hampshire, a total fox.

[@sciencewithkent7568]

I’d like to see either an episode here about Harry Bennett, the Ford strikebreaker, or an episode of Geographics looking at his castle in Ypsilanti, and his booby-trapped lodge at Lost Lake, both in Michigan, US.

[@old_guard2431]

Well done, medium-beard Simon of two years ago. (And staff. . .) The Duke of Marlborough was a complex individual with a varied and complex life. Not very conducive to the short KZbin format. I watched another channel’s presentation before this: it was good, but this is better. Managing politics, logistics, strategy and tactics at this level for a coalition army is rarely seen in history.

[@wiltel2409]

Please do one on Muchiel de ruyter

[@sergeikshiminskiy2818]

Since your doing a video on one of the few great British commanders you should do Arthur Wellesley

[@jimlaker6552]

"For he's a jolly good fellow..."

[@TheEvilCommenter]

Good video 👍

[@MrPrussianjester]

Damn powdered Whigs. -queen anne

[@cpklapper]

So that is how Blenheim Castle got its name!

[@markusmenedetter5137]

Simon, maybe you could produce an episode of Prince Eugene of Savoy? Many thanks in advance, Markus (By the way, I am Austrian :-)

[@thecocomastiux3655]

He is the husband of Rachel Weisz in the Favorite. At least thats how i remember him

[@ringo1692]

Ahh Rachel... you stole my heart in "The Mummy " 😍😍😍😍😍

[@willsduh2219]

I like that film, but they make John look a bit useless, which isn’t fair, yes his wife was impressive but they didn’t need to show that by mocking him

[@Jason-fm4my]

Not bad. It's a great story though. The book Blenheim on Amazon did a good job of it too.

[@beachboy0505]

At that moment could you imagine what it was to be British. There was two mighty Habsburg empires including the Americas. The mighty French Bourbons. The Portuguese Empire. The Dutch and the East Indies. In this scenario the British had to be made

[@THEtodd_83]

Great video!

[@CYCLONE4499]

Simon's shell is rather shiny and robust today!

[@netterstyl]

Every time I see the word "cavalier" in this context I think of the song One Morning In May by James Taylor. The original text reads "...and the other was a soldier and a gay cavalier." But Taylor changed the line to "...and the other was a soldier and a brave volunteer."

[@lmbfrank]

Simon, you're my international hero.

[@DrLesleyStevens]

Well done!!

[@Prototheria]

The Duke of Marlborough. The fancy British cousin of America's Marlboro Man.

[@Isildun9]

Another interesting note; He was also the first non-Royal Duke in the English/British peerage

[@generaljj577]

The duke of Marlborough was pretty KOOL

[@dodge96neon]

a real live marlboro man

[@amazon5031]

Good one, minus the ad part

[@babooon7837]

King Henry V pls next

[@douglasbillington8521]

Good Lord, does Simon ever let Danny sleep? It's a constant stream of videos with this guy. And I love them all.

[@--enyo--]

I think Danny only writes for Business Blaze.

[@juliejohnson7244]

So interesting, thanks!

[@8l1nDw4rR10r]

People still smash that dislike on objective history. "I hate SIMON I hate HISTORY!"

[@jackanderson1111]

I have some recommendations for future vids: Leonardo Da Vinci, Dante Alighieri, Poggio Bracciolini and James Taylor

[@a_little_flame589]

Okay but the fact that both malborough and wellington looked at the fact that Britain was defined by its navy and went enough of that and then Britain fell back into relying on its navy is funny to me

[@juancana5726]

Simon, your final summation, including the 'ends justify the means' strikes as particularly juvenile, ALLEGEDLY!

[@Nseib14494]

Ah yes the founder of the cigarette empire

[@MichaelWH]

And he's related to "Winston" Churchill ?

[@IntrepidFraidyCat]

@@MichaelWH Hah! I hadn't even noticed that before!😆😆😆

[@eddiel7635]

Kind of, the cigarettes are named after the street in London where they were originally made but with an Americanised spelling. The street is named after this guy.

[@jameelchoudhury]

Shoutout to duke of Marlborough pub and Marlborough school in St Albans

[@jakeroark6718]

I bet that dude gets a deal on cigarettes 🤣

[@colmquinn2051]

Simon Whistler’s work rate is unmatched

[@sandybarnes887]

Business Blaze Mega Projects Side Projects Top Tenz Today I Found Out Biographics Geographics Highlight History Xplrd Visual Politik EN The Simon Whistler Show I may have missed one. Visual Politk EN is now hosted by someone else. The Simon Whistler Show hasn't had new content for a while. So I agree. No one is close to his output

[@danielevans5286]

Can you do a smaller video on Hans Reissner, the designer of the first metal aircraft.

[@Draygo21]

Behind every great man is a hot, backstabbing, ruthless and conspiring woman. That's the saying right? pretty sure I got that right