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  1. Nicknames. The "Iron Duke" related to Wellington's political, rather than to his military, career. Its use is often disparaging. It is possible the term became more commonly used after 1832 when Wellington had metal shutters installed at Apsley House to prevent rioters breaking the windows.

  2. Hace 5 días · 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).

  3. 27 de mar. de 2024 · Ellie Cawthorne. Published: March 27, 2024 at 10:18 AM. Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington, was a leading military commander, politician and prime minister in 19th-century Britain. He is best remembered today for his actions during the Napoleonic Wars, most notably for victory at the 1815 battle of Waterloo.

  4. 14 Sep 1852 (aged 83 years) Resting place. St Paul’s Cathedral. About The Duke of Wellington. Wellington is a Prime Minister who is today largely remembered for achievements unrelated to his premiership. He made his name defeating French armies in Portugal and Spain, before delivering the final blow to Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.

  5. 29 de may. de 2018 · Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of (1769–1852). Soldier and prime minister. Arthur Wellesley was the third surviving son of the earl of Mornington, an impoverished Irish peer. Educated at Eton, he was regarded by his family as a dreamy introspective youth; the army was thought to be the only possible career for him.

  6. Images & Videos. Related. © Photos.com/Thinkstock. (1769–1852). Irish-born soldier and statesman Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington, achieved fame for his military prowess. He rose to prominence in India, won successes in the Peninsular War in Spain (1808–14), and shared in the victory over Napoleon I at the Battle of Waterloo (1815).