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Hace 4 días · 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.
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30 de abr. de 2024 · 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).
28 de abr. de 2024 · Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS, was born in 1769. The exact date of his birth is unsure, but it is usually given as most probably on 1 May, the day before his baptism in Dublin, which was recorded officially.
2 de may. de 2024 · Wellington, The Iron Duke Trivia Quiz. Part One of three quizzes dealing with the British military hero Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington. This quiz covers the years 1769-1808. A multiple-choice quiz by elbereth_03 .
28 de abr. de 2024 · Arthur Wellesley was, the fifth son of the 1st Earl of Mornington, a minor Anglo-Irish peer. 3. Serving in India as a Brigade Commander, throughout the Seringapatam expedition, Arthur Wellesley impressed his superior.
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Wellington: The Path to Victory, 1769-1814 is the first of two volumes based on exhaustive research on Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, by Rory Muir – to be precise, it is based on 30 years work on the subject.
Hace 2 días · Wellington takes its name from Arthur Wellesley, the first Duke of Wellington and victor of the Battle of Waterloo (1815): his title comes from the town of Wellington in the English county of Somerset.
