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1. members.parliament.uk › member › 4541Contact information for The Duke of Wellington - MPs and ...

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   The Duke of Wellington's full title is The Duke of Wellington. His name is Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, and he is a current member of the House of Lords. Contact information

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Charles_Wellesley,_9thCharles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington - Wikipedia

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   Arthur Charles Valerian Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington, 9th Prince of Waterloo, 10th Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo, 9th Duke of Victoria, GE, OBE, DL (born 19 August 1945), styled Earl of Mornington between 1945 and 1972 and Marquess of Douro between 1972 and 2014, is a British peer and politician. He served as Conservative Member of the European ...

3. www.islandecho.co.uk › last-great-englishman'LAST GREAT ENGLISHMAN' WATERLOO HERO DUKE OF WELLINGTON ...

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   Aug 20, 2023 · In the 2nd of our series on Isle of Wight MPs, Island Echo examines the illustrious career of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, who represented the County Town of Newport in 1807.

4. www.facebook.com › ApsleyHouse › videosCharles Wellesley - 9th Duke of Wellington, welcomes you ...

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   This morning we were able to reflect on how little has changed in London as The 68th Durham Light Infantry Saluted Coaches from the Royal Mews on their way into Hyde Park, in a scene reminsant of Regency London and a sight the Duke Wellington might have been familiar with. (compliments were returned with the drivers doffing their top hats).

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5. www.nam.ac.uk › explore › duke-wellingtonWellington: The Iron Duke - National Army Museum

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   Wellington: The Iron Duke. 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. 5 min read.

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7. www.tatler.com › gallery › king-charles-iii-camillaWho are the friends at the heart of King Charles’s inner circle?

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   Nov 14, 2024 · The Duke and Duchess of Wellington join King Charles III and Queen Camilla in their carriage on the first day of Royal Ascot of the new reign David Davies - PA Images/Getty Images King Charles III is a frequent guest at the Wellingtons’ estate in Spain, having first visited in the 1970s when he was courting the duke’s sister Jane Wellesley.

8. www.bbc.co.uk › teach › articlesThe Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke' - BBC Teach

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   The Duke of Wellington's legacy still towers over British history today. The hero of Waterloo, vanquisher of Napoleon – poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson hailed him as the 'last great Englishman'.

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   How did Wellington become a military hero?

   • The victory at Waterloo cemented Wellington's status as a military hero. He returned to his political career and served as prime minster from 1828 to 1830, and again in 1834. However, his strong leadership style - so effective on the battlefield - proved autocratic and contentious in Westminster.

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   How did Wellington die?

   • Wellington died from a stroke on 14 September 1852. On his death, he was once again hailed as the hero of Waterloo. Queen Victoria even described him as 'the greatest man this country ever produced'.

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   Why did George IV ask Wellington to become Prime Minister?

   • In 1828, George IV asked Wellington to become prime minister. The government was beset with problems. Divisions ran deep between warring factions of the parties. His new role was something of a poisoned chalice. Cannier political operators may have refused the position but the duke, dutiful to the last, accepted.

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   Why did Wellington return to Spain in 1813?

   • Advancing back into Spain in May 1813, Wellington destroyed the French army at Vittoria, personally leading one of the columns against the French centre. This victory earned him a field marshal's baton and was followed by the capture of San Sebastian and the advance into France. After Napoleon's abdication in 1814, Wellington returned home a hero.

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   Why was Wellington removed from school in 1784?

   • Anne, his mother, thought Wellington a slow, foolish child. His exploits at Eton did nothing to dispel that opinion. Frequently unsociable and occasionally aggressive, with little appetite for learning, Wellington was removed from school in 1784.

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