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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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5 de dez. de 2014 · In fact, despite his imposing personality and unequaled skills in battle, he was of “middle height, being about five feet nine inches tall, but his shoulders were broad, his arms long, and his whole frame firmly knit, and capable of fatigue in an extraordinary degree.” [1]
16 de fev. 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.
Arthur Colley Wellesley, 1.º Duque de Wellington, KG GCB GCH PC FRS (Dublin, 1 de maio de 1769 — Castelo de Walmer, 14 de setembro de 1852) foi um marechal e político britânico, primeiro-ministro do Reino Unido por duas vezes. Wellesley foi nomeado como alferes no exército britânico em 1787.
Hailed by the public as the nation’s conquering hero, Arthur Wellesley was rewarded with the title, Duke of Wellington. Wellington at the Battle of Salamanca. The following year Napoleon escaped from Elba and returned to France where he resumed control of the government and army.
British Celebrities Born In May. Nick Name: The Beau, The Peer, The Eagle, Douro Douro, Beau Douro, Sepoy General, The Beef, The Iron Duke. Also Known As: Arthur Wellesley. Died At Age: 83. Family: Spouse/Ex-: Catherine Pakenham. father: Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. mother: Anne. children: Arthur, Charles. Born Country: Ireland.
Secretary for Ireland. Peninsula campaign. Napoleon escapes from Elba. Battle of Waterloo. After Waterloo. Prime-Minister and Catholic Emancipation. Views of Wellington regarding Irish affairs. Unpopularity. Wealth and honours. Wellington’s character and personality. Wellington’s death and funeral. Duke of Wellington’s appearance.