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Há 1 dia · 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 a British 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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Há 2 dias · Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, was a leading military commander, politician and prime minister in 19th-century Britain. He is best remembered today for his actions during the Napoleonic Wars, most notably for victory at the 1815 battle of Waterloo. “He was second only to Napoleon in his military skill at the time,” says ...
Há 1 dia · The Wellington Testimonial was built to commemorate the victories of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. Wellington, the British politician and general, also known as the 'Iron Duke', was born in Ireland. (Wikipedia) The monument is the largest obelisk in Europe, 62 metres (203 feet) in height. It was designed by the architect Sir Robert Smirke and though the foundation stone was laid in ...
Wellington was chosen by his brother William Wellesley-Pole when Arthur was first ennobled as a Viscount after his success at the Battle of Talavera. As Arthur was still in Spain at the time, the task of finding a suitable title fell to William, which he doesn't seem to have much appreciated. William sent a letter to Arthur in August 1809 ...
Há 4 dias · One topic that has captivated my attention is the relationship between two legendary figures: Napoleon Bonaparte and Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington. While these two military leaders never had the opportunity to meet face-to-face, their impact on European history and their individual legacies are undeniable.
Há 2 dias · Benjamin Disraeli. Benjamin Disraeli, 1st Earl of Beaconsfield, KG, PC, DL, JP, FRS [1] (21 December 1804 – 19 April 1881) was a British statesman, Conservative politician and writer who twice served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom. He played a central role in the creation of the modern Conservative Party, defining its ...
Há 1 dia · Wellington was settled by British settlers in 1839 and named after Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo. 8. What was Wellington originally called? Wellington was originally known as Te Upoko-o-te-Ika, which means “the head of the fish” in Māori.