Duke of Wellington
At a glance:
- Series: Magill’s Guide to Military History
- Categories: Military History
- Subcategories: Generals, Military Officers, Soldiers, Wars, Battles, Napoleonic Wars, Aristocracy, Aristocrats, Nobles
- Curriculum: 19th Century European History, British History, 18th Century European History
Article abstract: Military significance: The duke of Wellington is noted for his success in the Peninsular War and the defeat of Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo.
Fourth son of the first earl of Mornington, Arthur Wesley, the future duke of Wellington, was born only four months before Napoleon Bonaparte. His early educational career was not a great success. After a short time at Eton and at a riding school in France, Wellington took up a military career. Through his brother’s efforts, he was commissioned ensign in 1787. By the end of the year, Wellington made...
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