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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Alfred_WellesleyAlfred Wellesley - Wikipedia

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   Alfred Wellesley (25 July 1872 – 7 December 1943) was an English stage and film actor. Partial filmography. The Twelve Pound Look (1920) A Warm Corner (1930) The New Hotel (1932) The Lucky Number (1932) Here's George (1932) Great Stuff (1933) Cleaning Up (1933) Song at Eventide (1934) Death on the Set (1935) Annie, Leave the Room! (1935)

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3. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Arthur_Wellesley,_1st_DukeArthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wikipedia

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   Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS ( né Wesley; 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish military officer and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in Britain during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, serving twice as British prime minister.

4. www.bbc.co.uk › teach › articlesThe Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke' - BBC Teach

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   The Duke of Wellington's legacy still towers over British history today. The hero of Waterloo, vanquisher of Napoleon – poet laureate Alfred Lord Tennyson hailed him as the 'last great...

5. www.historyhome.co.uk › pms › wellingtArthur Wellesley, first Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

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   Arthur Wellesley was fourth son of Garrett Wellesley, first earl of Mornington by Anne, eldest daughter of Arthur Hill, viscount Dungannon. He was born in 1769, less than four months before Napoleon.

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   Jul 27, 2021 · On 12 August, 1803, the 34-year-old Wellesley, his staff, his hard-bitten British and Indian troops, and slightly unsettled allies watched the garrison of the fortress march out in surrender. “What can withstand them?” Gokhale had asked.

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   Feb 25, 2022 · The man who is today best known as the 1st Duke of Wellington was born Arthur Wellesley in 1769 in Dublin, to an Anglo-Irish aristocratic Protestant family. He was the sixth of nine children born to the Earl and Countess of Mornington, and his elder brother was Richard Wellesley, later the 1st Marquess Wellesley.

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   Who was Arthur Wellesley?

   • In this series of short films, Jeremy Paxman travels the world exploring different aspects of the British Empire. Explore short educational history videos suitable for use with secondary students aged 14-16. Arthur Wellesley was extraordinary. Victorious general, Prime Minister and 'Iron’ Duke of Wellington. Trace the story of his incredible life.

   The Duke of Wellington: Forging the 'Iron Duke' - BBC Teach

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   What did Arthur Wellesley learn from India?

   • Arthur Wellesley, the future Duke of Wellington, often credited his later military successes on the lessons he learned on campaign in India. (Image source: WikiMedia Commons) On 18 June 1815, as the Duke of Wellington, he was heard to invoke this piece of Gallic mockery, vowing to show Napoleon how such a general defended a position.

   Wellesley in India — Inside the Future Duke of Wellington’s Astonishing

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   What did Wellesley receive?

   • Wellesley received the thanks of parliament. A sword of honour was presented to him by the inhabitants of Calcutta, and a service of plate, embossed with ‘Assye,’ by the officers of his division. He visited Bombay in March and received an address.

   Arthur Wellesley, first Duke of Wellington (1769-1852)

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   Did Arthur Wellesley have a head added?

   • Examination of this painting has shown that indeed this was a different portrait but had the Duke's head added. It was painted in only three weeks in 1812, such was Goya's wish to please. By the time this was painted Arthur Wellesley was a well-known military figure.

   Portraying a national hero: the Duke of Wellington in art

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9. www.famousfix.com › topic › alfred-wellesleyAlfred Wellesley Filmography, List of Alfred Wellesley Movies ...

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   Alfred Wellesley DVDs. The list includes TV series, TV movies, short films and movie appearances. The filmography list includes the title, the title's year of release, and the character played by Alfred Wellesley, where applicable.