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Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington
Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington, oil on canvas by Sir Thomas Lawrence.
After his tenure as prime minister, the Duke of Wellington continued to serve in various government and official capacities:
- Foreign Secretary: He served in this role under Robert Peel from 1834 to 1835.1
- Minister without Portfolio: He held this position from 1841 to 1846.1
- Commander in Chief of the Army: He held the chief command of the army throughout the last 10 years of his life.1
- Other Official Roles: He served as chancellor of Oxford, constable of the Tower, lord-lieutenant of Hampshire, and master of Trinity House. Additionally, he served as the lord warden of the Cinque Ports.1
Throughout these years, he remained a significant political figure, often consulted by various parties, and acted as a mentor to Queen Victoria.1