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 The castle of Blenheim was founded by Queen

In the fourth year of her reign, In the year of the christian æra 1705, A monument designed to perpetuate the memory of the Signal victory Obtained over the French and Batavians, Near the village of Blenheim, On the banks of the Danube, By, Duke of , The hero, not only of this nation, but of this age, Whose glory was equal in the council and in the field; Who by wisdom, justice, candour, and address, Reconciled various and very opposite interests; Acquired an influence Which no rank, no authority can give, Nor any force but that of superior virtue; Became the fixed important centre, Which united in one common cause, The principal states of Europe; Who, by military knowledge, and irresistible valour, In a long series of uninterrupted triumphs, Broke the power of France, When raised the highest, when exerted the most, Rescued the empire of desolation; Asserted and confirmed the liberties of Europe.