Charles Wellesley (1st Earl of Mornington)

Charles Wellesley, 1st Earl of Mornington, was an Irish nobleman born in 1728. He was a prominent landowner, politician, and the father of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington. As a member of the Irish and British aristocracy, he held various titles and managed significant estates. While not widely known for public office himself, his influence grew through his family's prominence, especially his son's military and political achievements. Charles Wellesley's role was primarily as a respected nobleman and patriarch, contributing to the social and political fabric of 18th-century Ireland and Britain.