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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 ...
Há 15 horas · Queen Camilla has also formed a close bond with the Duchess of Wellington and also attended their daughter Charlotte’s wedding in Granada. Much like the king, Wellesley’s family also comes with a strong historical background, with Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, fighting and claiming a victory against Napoleon.
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 1 dia · 1-66668. During the Siege of San Sebastian (7 July - 8 September 1813) Allied forces from the army of General Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington captured the city of San Sebastian in northern Spain from its French garrison under Brigadier-General Louis Rey.
Há 15 horas · Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, fought a brilliant series of battles against Napoleon's French forces that eventually culminated in the final defeat of the emperor at Waterloo. Wellington was sometimes outnumbered and was frequently forced to fight with allies who were more hindrance than help.