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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.
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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 3 dias · In 1793 Arthur Wesley, the third son of the Earl of Mornington and future Duke of Wellington, purchased a commission in the 33rd as a Major. A few months later, in September, his brother lent him more money and with it he purchased a lieutenant-colonelcy in the 33rd.
Há 1 dia · In August 1808, 15,000 British troops—including the King's German Legion—landed in Portugal under the command of Lieutenant-General Sir Arthur Wellesley, who drove back Henri François Delaborde's 4,000-strong detachment at Roliça on 17 August and smashed Junot's main force of 14,000 men at Vimeiro.
20 de abr. de 2024 · "Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of" published on by Oxford University Press. (1769–1852).Though Irish born, the third son of the earl of Mornington, Wellington spent most of his long We use cookies to enhance your experience on our website.
8 de mai. de 2024 · Arthur Wellesley’s name continues to permeate throughout the town, from the Wellesley Cinema to Wellesley Park and the Iron Duke pub. The current Duke of Wellington, Charles Wellesley made a visit to the town in 2019 to commemorate the 200 th anniversary of his ancestor’s visit.
2 de mai. de 2024 · 1. Arthur Wellesley was the third surviving son of Garret Wesley, Earl of Mornington and Anne Hill. Strangely, the exact date and location of young Arthur Wellesley's birth are disputed. Which of the following dates did the Duke himself regard as his birthday, which is also accepted by modern biographers? Hint.
