Duke of Wellington

The Duke of Wellington, born Arthur Wellesley in 1769, was a British military leader and statesman famous for his role in the Napoleonic Wars. He achieved notable victories, most famously the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, where he defeated the French emperor Napoleon Bonaparte. Wellington later served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and was a prominent figure in British politics. Renowned for his strategic skill and leadership, his legacy includes the establishment of military training reforms and a significant impact on European politics in the 19th century. He passed away in 1852.