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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, died on 14 September 1852, aged 83. He was the commander of British forces and their allies in the Peninsular War and at the Battle of Waterloo , which finally ended the Napoleonic Wars , and served twice as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom .
Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Kent, his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and reputedly his favourite home, on 14 September 1852.
Learn about the life and achievements of the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815. Find out how he became a leading political and military figure in 19th century Britain.
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).
27 de mar. de 2024 · The Duke of Wellington died at Walmer Castle on 14 September 1852, at the age of 83. “By the time of his death, Wellington was widely regarded as one of the great statesmen of his age,” says White.
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16 de nov. de 2020 · Following his death at the age of 83, the Duke of Wellington was buried at St Paul's Cathedral on 18 November 1852. As part of our ‘This month in history’ series, we look back at the life and funeral of the Iron Duke, as described in supplements of The Gazette.
13 de jun. de 2017 · On 18 November 1852, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was laid to rest in St Paul's having died on 14 September, aged 83.
