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1. www.geriwalton.com › arthur-wellesley-duke-ofDuke of Wellington: Things You May Not Know about Him

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   Dec 5, 2014 · The Duke of Wellington enjoyed spending time there, and as he was extremely popular, it is almost unthinkable that on at least two occasions, the Lady Patronesses refused him entrance. The first incident happened when he arrived seven minutes after the accepted hour and despite begging for admission, he was denied and turned away.

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2. www.bbc.co.uk › wellington_01The Duke of Wellington: Soldiering to Glory - BBC

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   Feb 17, 2011 · Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was probably Britain's greatest military commander, but he was also perhaps one of her worst prime ministers. Fortunately his premiership was ...

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4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_DukeArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wikipedia

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   1799–1803 1807–1813 1815. 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 military officer and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, serving twice as Prime ...

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.

6. www.gov.uk › government › historyHistory of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - GOV.UK

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   Biography. Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his ...

7. www.britannica.com › biography › Arthur-Wellesley-1Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington | Biography | Britannica

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   Show More. Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington (born May 1, 1769, Dublin, Ireland—died September 14, 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent, England) was an Irish-born commander of the British army during the Napoleonic Wars and later prime minister of Great Britain (1828–30). He first rose to military prominence in India, won successes in the ...

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   How did Wellington become famous?

   • He first rose to military prominence in India, won successes in the Peninsular War in Spain (1808–14), and shared in the victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). Wellington twice reached the zenith of fame with a period of unexampled odium intervening.

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   How did Wellington get his nickname?

   • Public domain. Tidbit #4: How Wellington got his nickname the “Iron Duke” is interesting and controversial. He did not get his nickname from his troops, because in fact there seemed to be no general nickname given him by them, although at times they did call him “Atty, “Conkey,” “Hookey,” or “Nosey.”

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   Why are Wellington boots named after Arthur Wellesley?

   • He is famous for his major role in the Napoleonic wars. Wellington boots are named after him. Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington is today more famous as a soldier than as a politician. In fact, as the Prime Minister, he was known for his measures to repress reform, and his popularity sank a little during his time in office.

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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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   Was Wellington a great general?

   • Wellington was one of the most successful of great generals, but his career lacks the sweep and grandeur of Alexander, Genghis Khan or Napoleon.

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   Why were Wellington boots named after the Duke of Wellington?

   • Tidbit 7: Wellington boots were named for the Duke Wellington and were a hard-wearing mid-calf boot based upon the Hessian style and modified by the Duke of Wellington. He wanted boots that could be worn in the field but also be worn with the new fashionable trousers of the time.

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9. www.historyanswers.co.uk › people-politicsWellington: The Iron Duke | All About History

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   May 18, 2015 · Wellington was closely involved in politics all his life: he was a member of parliament before he saw a shot fired in action, and a minister in the government when he landed in Portugal in 1808. He belonged to an important political family, and was well known to leading members of both the government and the opposition.