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Há 1 dia · 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 3 dias · Wellington’s Famous Quote and Napoleon’s Last Words Wellington and Napoleon left behind a legacy of memorable quotes. In 1813, the Duke of Wellington expressed his frustration with incidents of looting within his army, noting, “We have in the service the scum of the earth as common soldiers.”
Há 5 dias · - Illustration of extreme cruelty and insanity of Ferdinand - Duke's wish ironically inverts one of the ancient premises of sacrifice - Longing for revenge so that the physical selves might cease to exist - Establishes Ferdinand as the play's principal villain above his brother the Cardinal
Há 1 dia · 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 policies and its broad ...
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Há 4 dias · Reviews. The Duke of Wellington. 4.5. 241 Reviews. £25 and under. Gastro Pub. Top tags: Neighbourhood gem. Good for groups. Charming. The Duke of Wellington is an ancient country pub with a striking appearance thanks to Lord Lovelace’s Victorian passion for decorative brickwork.
Há 3 dias · Wellington Arch is located at the eastern end of Knightsbridge and the western end of Constitution Hill. It was designed by the renowned architect Decimus Burton and completed in 1830. The monumental arch pays tribute to the Duke of Wellington’s victory over the forces of the resurgent Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo.