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Há 1 dia · 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 military officer and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, serving twice as Prime Minister of the ...
Há 2 dias · List of British generals and brigadiers. This is a list of people who have held general officer rank or the rank of brigadier (together now recognized as starred officers) in the British Army, Royal Marines, British Indian Army or other British military force since the Acts of Union 1707.
Há 1 dia · General Wellesley dispatches the South Essex, alongside Sharpe's Riflemen and the engineers of Major Hogan, to blow up the bridge at Valdelacasa, so as to protect the army's flank as they march. During an unnecessary action against the French ordered by Simmerson, Lennox was mortally wounded, and the King's Colour was lost.
Há 4 dias · One gentleman of the Bedchamber provided close attendance on the Sovereign per week. His duties included assisting the King at his dressing, waiting on him when he ate in private, guarding access to him in his bedchamber and closet and providing noble companionship, generally.
Há 3 dias · Lord Chamberlain's Secretariat and Office 1660–1837. The lord chamberlain was served by a number of officials who were appointed by and were immediately responsible to him. From the Restoration he had the services of a secretary.
Há 3 dias · However, no lists of Lords present was kept after 1809 and the First Lord and Chancellor ceased to attend after 1827. During the nineteenth century the activities of the Junior Lords within the Treasury were increasingly confined to formalities and their main function became that of assisting the Parliamentary Secretary in the ...
Há 3 dias · United Kingdom - Charles I, Civil War, Restoration: Father and son could hardly be more different than were James and Charles. Charles was shy and physically deformed. He had a speech defect that made his pronouncements painful for him and his audiences alike.
