Arthur wellesley duke of wellington biography
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Arthur Wellington
English commander, statesman, diplomat Date of Birth: Country: Great Britain |
Content:
- Arthur Wellesley, the First Duke of Wellington
- Military Career
- Peninsular War
- Siege of Ciudad Rodrigo
- Battle of Salamanca and Occupation of Madrid
- Battle of Vitoria
- Invasion of France and Battle of Waterloo
- Post-War Career
- Political Career
- Later Life and Legacy
Arthur Wellesley, the First Duke of Wellington
Early Life and EducationArthur Wellesley was born on May 1, , in Dublin, Ireland, the third son of Garrett Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington.
Arthur wellesley duke of wellington biography
He was educated at Eton College and the Royal Military Academy in Angers, France.
Military Career
Wellesley began his military career in In , he participated in the Flanders Campaign. In , he embarked to India, where he distinguished himself in the war against Tipu Sultan, particularly at the siege of Seringapatam ().
He was appointed governor of Mysore after the city's capture.
Peninsular War
In , Welles