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   Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (né Wesley; 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, soldier, and Tory politician who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom.

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3. www.gov.uk › government › historyHistory of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - GOV.UK

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   Died. 14 September 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent. Dates in office. 1828 to 1830, 1834 to 1834. Political party. Tory. Major acts. Roman Catholic Relief Act: removed many of the restrictions on Roman...

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   Apr 30, 2024 · Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington (born May 1, 1769, Dublin, Ireland—died September 14, 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent, England) was an Irish-born commander of the British army during the Napoleonic Wars and later prime minister of Great Britain (1828–30).

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6. www.warhistoryonline.com › arthur-wellesleyArthur Wellesley: The 'Iron Duke' Who Defeated Napoleon at ...

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   Nov 21, 2022 · Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, is seen by some to be a contentious figure in British history. A brilliant military leader who aided in the downfall of Napoleon Bonaparte, he was also a less-than-popular political leader, serving as prime minister for a number of years.

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   Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington, (born May 1, 1769, Dublin, Ire.—died Sept. 14, 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent, Eng.), British general. Son of the Irish earl of Mornington, he entered the army in 1787 and served in the Irish Parliament (1790–97). Sent to India in 1796, he commanded troops to victories in the Maratha War (1803).

8. www.mirror.co.uk › news › uk-newsDuke of Wellington dead: Arthur Wellesley dies aged 99 six ...

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   Dec 31, 2014 · The Duke of Wellington, whose famous ancestor won the Battle of Waterloo, died today aged 99. Arthur Wellesley - the 8th Duke of Wellington also known as the Prince of Waterloo - died...

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   Who was Arthur Wellesley?

   • Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS ( né Wesley; 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish statesman, soldier, and Tory politician who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as prime minister of the United Kingdom.

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   Why are Wellington boots named after Arthur Wellesley?

   • He is famous for his major role in the Napoleonic wars. Wellington boots are named after him. Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his popularity sank a little during his time in office.

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   Was Arthur Wellesley a political leader?

   • All in all, Arthur Wellesley proved to be more beloved as a soldier than as a political leader, despite continuing to serve as the Tory leader in the House of Lords until 1846. Following his retirement, he continued to serve as the British Army’s Commander-in-Chief and remained in the position until his death in 1852.

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   Who was Baron Douro of Wellesley?

   • Following his victory at Talavera, the successful military leader was “elevated to the Peerage of the United Kingdom on 26 August 1809 as Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington, in the County of Somerset, with the subsidiary title of Baron Douro of Wellesley.”

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10. www.encyclopedia.com › people › historyArthur Wellesley 1st Duke Of Wellington | Encyclopedia.com

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    May 29, 2018 · History. British and Irish History: Biographies. Arthur Wellesley 1st duke of Wellington. Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of. views updated May 29 2018. Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of (1769–1852). Soldier and prime minister. Arthur Wellesley was the third surviving son of the earl of Mornington, an impoverished Irish peer.