If Churchill was a descendant of the Duke of Marlborough, why was he called Winston?

This link should help explain why Winston was so Christened. Winston is a boy's first name and not the family name which is Churchill - the name of the Dukes of Marlborough : - Duke of Marlborough - The first holder of the title was John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough (1650–1722), the noted English general, and indeed an unqualified reference to the ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Duke_of_Mar… The first duke of Marlborough 1650-1722 is Winston's own ancestor whom he so admired and tried to emulate. WINSTON CHURCHILL, the son of Randolph Churchill, a Conservative politician, was born in Blenheim Palace, Woodstock, on 30th November, 1874.

... http://www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk/PRc… WINSTON CHURCHILL CENTER USA Sir Winston Churchill - The Churchill Centre Comprehensive site, provided by the US-based Churchill Center and ... more.

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