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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 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.
30 de abr. de 2024 · Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington, Irish-born commander of the British army during the Napoleonic Wars and later prime minister of Great Britain (1828–30). He gained military prominence in India, won successes in the Peninsular War in Spain, and triumphed over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
Há 6 dias · 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. As was the custom in those days the regiment was named ...
1 de mai. de 2024 · The Duke of Wellington is Chairman of Richemont Holdings (UK) Limited. He is a member of the House of Lords and was a member of the European Parliament from 1979 to 1989. From 2007 to 2016 he was Chairman of King’s College London and since 2014 he has been a governor of Wellington College.
Há 6 dias · 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.
Há 6 dias · Combined British, Dutch and Hanoverian forces were under the supreme command of Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. The order of battle included below reflects all units of the Anglo-allied Army including those that were not present for the battles themselves (units spread across the area or on garrison duty).
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. Positioned at three-quarter length, Wellesley, a renowned military figure, is depicted in the uniform of a major-general, adorned with significant ...
