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Hace 16 horas · Anne Clarissa Eden, Countess of Avon (née Spencer-Churchill; 28 June 1920 – 15 November 2021) was an English memoirist and the second wife of Anthony Eden, who served as British prime minister from 1955 to 1957. She married Eden in 1952, becoming Lady Eden in 1954 when he was made a Knight of the Garter, before becoming Countess of Avon in 1961 when her husband was created Earl of Avon.
Hace 16 horas · John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough accepts the French surrender at Blenheim, 1704. From 1700 to 1850, Britain was involved in 137 wars or rebellions. It maintained a relatively large and expensive Royal Navy, along with a small standing army. When the need arose for soldiers it hired mercenaries or financed allies who fielded armies.
Hace 16 horas · Romilly John: Ben Uri Gallery & Museum, Fitzwilliam Museum, Fogg Museum, ... Charles Spencer-Churchill, 9th Duke of Marlborough: Blenheim Palace: 1923-25 Half-figure: Bronze: 104.2cm More images: Joseph Conrad: ... Winston Churchill: Imperial War Museum, Hirshhorn Museum, Iziko South African National Gallery,
