Although the Marquess was born and baptised with the name of George Spencer, soon after succeeding to the Dukedom of Marlborough , he had it legally changed on 26 May 1817 to George Spencer-Churchill. This illustrious name did not, however, save him from his mounting debts and his estates were seized and his collections sold. He retired to Blenheim Palace where he lived the remainder of his life off a small annuity granted to the first Duke . 6th Duke of Marlborough
Fact 1st Duke of Marlborough, Victor of Blenheim
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