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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.
The title was created in 1814 for Arthur Wellesley, 1st Marquess of Wellington (1769–1852; born as The Hon. Arthur Wesley), the Anglo-Irish military commander who is best known for leading the decisive victory with Field Marshal von Blücher over Napoleon 's forces at Waterloo in Brabant (now Walloon Brabant, Belgium ).
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- Peerage of the United Kingdom
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.
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27. März 2024 · Duke of Wellington. Feature. A feted commander during the Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, aka the Duke of Wellington, ranks among Britain’s most famous historical figures. But the ‘Iron Duke’ was a multifaceted character – a career politician, a womaniser and an unlikely fashion icon.
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.
Learn how Arthur Wellesley became the hero of Waterloo, vanquisher of Napoleon, and poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson's 'last great Englishman'. Explore his childhood, military career, political influence, and legacy in this secondary resources for KS3 History / GCSE History.
