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Há 1 dia · Wellington's battle record is exemplary; he participated in some 60 battles during the course of his military career. Personality The Duke of Wellington, c. 1850. Wellington always rose early; he "couldn't bear to lie awake in bed", even if the army was not on the march.
Há 1 dia · The battle established Wellington as an offensive general and it was said that he "defeated an army of 40,000 men in 40 minutes." [135] The Battle of Salamanca was a damaging defeat for the French in Spain, and while they regrouped, Anglo-Portuguese forces moved on Madrid, which surrendered on 14 August; 20,000 muskets, 180 cannon and two French Imperial Eagles were captured.
Há 1 dia · William the Conqueror William is depicted in the Bayeux Tapestry during the Battle of Hastings, lifting his helmet to show that he is still alive. King of England Reign 25 December 1066 – 9 September 1087 Coronation 25 December 1066 Predecessor Edgar Ætheling (uncrowned) Harold II (crowned) Successor William II Duke of Normandy Reign 3 July 1035 – 9 September 1087 Predecessor Robert I ...
