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Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington, 9th Prince of Waterloo, 10th Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo, 9th Duke of Victoria, GE, OBE, DL (born 19 August 1945), styled Earl of Mornington between 1945 and 1972 and Marquess of Douro between 1972 and 2014, is a British peer and politician. He served as Conservative Member of the European ...
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 ...
A leading political and military figure of the 19th century, the Duke of Wellington is best remembered for his defeat of Napoleon Bonaparte at Waterloo in 1815. As a general, he was renowned for his stunning defensive skills. His battle plans are still studied in military academies today. 9 min read.
History. The titles of Duke of Wellington and Marquess Douro were bestowed upon Arthur Wellesley, 1st Marquess of Wellington, on 3 May 1814 after he returned home a hero following Napoleon's abdication. [2] [3] He fought some sixty battles during his military career. He was considered "the conqueror of Napoleon".
#NamePeriodDuchess92014–present8Arthur Valerian Wellesley(1915–2014)1972–20147Gerald Wellesley(1885–1972)1943–19726Henry Valerian George ...1941–1943unmarried- Arthur Wellesley, Earl of Mornington
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27 de ago. de 2021 · 27 August 2021. National Trust/PA Media. The monument was first built to mark the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. A listed monument seen by millions of people...
17 de set. de 2015 · Find out about the Parliamentary career of The Duke of Wellington, including posts and roles held. Current Shows current posts, roles, party affiliation and other relevant information.
Há 5 dias · Learn how Arthur Wellesley became the hero of Waterloo, vanquisher of Napoleon, and the 'last great Englishman' in this BBC Teach resource for KS3 History. Explore his childhood, military career, political influence, and legacy in British history today.