Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington: Facts & Related Content
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Also Known As | Iron Duke • Arthur Wesley • Sir Arthur Wellesley • Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Marquess of Douro, Marquess of Wellington, Earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington, Baron Douro or Wellesley |
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Born | May 1, 1769 • Dublin • Ireland |
Died | September 14, 1852 (aged 83) • England |
Title / Office | prime minister (1834-1834), United Kingdom • prime minister (1828-1830), United Kingdom • House of Lords (1814-1852), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1806-1809), United Kingdom |
Political Affiliation | Tory Party |
Role In | Copenhagen, Battle of • Battle of Toulouse • Battle of Vitoria • Battle of Waterloo • Catholic Emancipation • Napoleonic Wars • Peninsular War • Siege of Badajoz |
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