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Karikatur des 2. Duke of Wellington in der Vanity Fair, 1872. Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2. Duke of Wellington (* 3. Februar 1807 in Soho, London; † 13. August 1884 in Brighton) war ein britischer General, Peer und Politiker
Lieutenant-General Arthur Richard Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, KG, PC (3 February 1807 – 13 August 1884), styled Lord Douro between 1812 and 1814 and Marquess of Douro between 1814 and 1852, was a British soldier and politician.
Duke of Wellington (deutsch Herzog von Wellington) ist ein erblicher britischer Adelstitel in der Peerage of the United Kingdom, der nach der Stadt Wellington in Somerset benannt ist. Familiensitz der Dukes ist Stratfield Saye House in Stratfield Saye, Hampshire.
Duke of Wellington (* vermutlich 1. Mai 1769 in Dublin, Irland; † 14. September 1852 in Walmer Castle bei Deal, Kent, England ), war Feldmarschall und der herausragendste britische Militärführer der napoleonischen Zeit sowie britischer Außen- und zweimal Premierminister.
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.
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.
Arthur Wellesley was extraordinary. Victorious general, Prime Minister and 'Iron’ Duke of Wellington. Trace the story of his incredible life.
