Wellesley, Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, was a prominent British military leader and statesman in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. He is best known for defeating Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, ending France’s dominance in Europe. Wellington also served as a British Prime Minister and played a key role in shaping post-Napoleonic Europe. Recognized for strategic skill and leadership, he remains a significant figure in military history, admired for his ability to lead armies against formidable opponents and for his influence on British and European affairs during a pivotal era.