Sir Arthur Wellesley (Duke of Wellington)

Sir Arthur Wellesley, known as the Duke of Wellington, was a British military leader and politician, best known for defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Born in 1769, he had a distinguished military career during the Napoleonic Wars and became a national hero. After his military service, he served as Prime Minister twice in the 1820s. Wellington was recognized for his strategic skills and leadership. His legacy includes contributions to military tactics and the establishment of modern British military organization. The Duke's influence extended beyond the battlefield into political and social spheres of Britain.