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1 giorno fa · 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.
17 ore fa · However, it was his younger brother, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, who would leave the most indelible mark on Apsley House and transform it into a center of political and social influence. Following his momentous victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, the Duke of Wellington returned to England as a national hero.
1 giorno fa · Wellington takes its name from Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo (1815): his title comes from the town of Wellington in the English county of Somerset.
4 giorni fa · Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS, was born in 1769. The exact date of his birth is unsure, but it is usually given as most probably on 1 May, the day before his baptism in Dublin, which was recorded officially.
2 giorni fa · Similarly, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, after defeating the Marathas, noted that the Marathas, though poorly led by their generals, had regular infantry and artillery that matched the level of that of the Europeans and warned other British officers from underestimating the Marathas on the battlefield.
4 giorni fa · Where on 21 August, 1808 was Sir Arthur Wellesley and an Army of 17,000 Anglo-Portuguese troops, attacked by General Junot and the Army of Portugal? Answer: Battle of Vimiero Junot attempted to outflank the Anglo-Portuguese army but was defeated.
5 giorni fa · Situated at the southern tip of the North Island, Wellington is known for its picturesque harbor, stunning views, and thriving arts and culture scene. With a population of over 400,000, it is the second most populous city in New Zealand. Wellington is often referred to as the “coolest little capital in the world” due to its laid-back ...
