Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley: Quick Facts
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| Also Known As | Richard Colley Wellesley, Marquess Wellesley of Norragh • 2nd earl of Mornington, Viscount Wellesley of Dangan Castle • Richard Colley Wellesley, 2nd Earl of Mornington • Baron Wellesley of Wellesley • Richard Colley Wesley |
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| Born | June 20, 1760 • Ireland |
| Died | September 26, 1842 (aged 82) • London • England |
| Title / Office | House of Lords (1797-1842), United Kingdom • governor (1797-1805), Chennai |
| Role In | Mysore War • Mysore Wars |
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