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Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington: Quick Facts

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Also Known As Iron Duke • Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Marquess of Douro, Marquess of Wellington, Earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington, Baron Douro or Wellesley • Sir Arthur Wellesley • Arthur Wesley
Born May 1, 1769 • Dublin • Ireland
Died September 14, 1852 (aged 83) • England
Title / Office prime minister (1834-1834), United Kingdom • prime minister (1828-1830), United Kingdom • House of Lords (1814-1852), United Kingdom • House of Commons (1806-1809), United Kingdom
Political Affiliation Tory Party
Role In Copenhagen, Battle of • Battle of Toulouse • Battle of Vitoria • Battle of Waterloo • Catholic Emancipation • Napoleonic Wars • Peninsular War • Siege of Badajoz

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