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Há 2 dias · 1. 1799–1803 1807–1813 1815. 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 ...
20 de mai. de 2024 · Price: £30.00. Wellington: The Path to Victory, 1769-1814 is the first of two volumes based on exhaustive research on Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, by Rory Muir – to be precise, it is based on 30 years work on the subject. As Muir makes clear in his preface, his aim is a thorough re-assessment of Wellington’s life, countering ...
8 de mai. de 2024 · The earliest written record of Wellington is in a document dated 909CE which transferred the town to Bishop Asser. At this time the town was written as Weolington, possibly meaning ‘wealthy estate’ or ‘temple clearing’. The town is mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 with the name Walintone with a recorded population of 158 ...
20 de mai. de 2024 · Duke of Wellington's Regiment. The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding) was a line infantry regiment of the British Army, forming part of the King's Division . In 1702, Colonel George Hastings, 8th Earl of Huntingdon, was authorised to raise a new regiment, which he did in and around the city of Gloucester.
24 de mai. de 2024 · Knight of the Order of the Garter. General John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough, 1st Prince of Mindelheim, 1st Count of Nellenburg, Prince of the Holy Roman Empire, KG, PC (26 May 1650 – 16 June 1722 O.S. [a]) was an English soldier and statesman. From a gentry family, he served as a page at the court of the House of Stuart under James ...
3 de mai. de 2024 · Attributed to John Wright, a distinguished engraver and miniaturist of London, this watercolour on ivory offers a vivid portrayal of Arthur Wellesley, later 1st Duke of Wellington.
Há 3 dias · Discover fascinating facts about Wellington, New Zealand's vibrant capital city. From its stunning waterfront and vibrant arts scene to its rich history and outdoor adventures, Wellington offers something for everyone to enjoy.
