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Arthur Wellesley: The Iron Duke of Wellington Who Beat Napoleon
Undoubtedly one of Britain’s greatest heroes, Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, is known mainly for his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, which ended over ...
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Go Dutch: Understanding the Duke of Wellington’s passion for Dutch art and how to view his collection
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was a terrible Prime Minister, but made up for it by being a sophisticated collector ...
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The Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke'
So how did Arthur Wellesley become the 'Iron Duke' we remember today? The future Duke of Wellington was born Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley) around 1 May, third surviving son in an ...