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30 de abr. de 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).
The Duke of Wellington, who served as Prime Minister during this period, was a seasoned statesman and military leader, renowned for his role in defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
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Duke of Wellington (1769 – 1852) Anglo-Irish military commander and British politician. Wellington was the commander of British forces that defeated Napoleon, at the Battle of Waterloo – effectively ending Napoleon’s dominance of Europe. He later served as British Prime Minister. Early life.
27 de ago. de 2022 · Biography. 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...
A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills.
27 de mar. de 2024 · A feted commander during the Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, aka the Duke of Wellington, ranks among Britain’s most famous historical figures. But the ‘Iron Duke’ was a multifaceted character – a career politician, a womaniser and an unlikely fashion icon.
17 de fev. de 2011 · Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was probably Britain's greatest military commander, but he was also perhaps one of her worst prime ministers.
