Wellesley, Arthur, Duke of Wellington, 1769-1852
Dates
- Existence: 1769 - 1852
Biography
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was an Anglo-Irish soldier and Tory statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures of 19th-century Britain, serving twice as Prime Minister. He won a notable victory against Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Found in 2 Collections and/or Records:
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 812566
Mss 812566
Date(s):
1812-10-16
Scope and Contents
Letter from Arthur Wellesley at Villa Toro to an unidentified recipient, thanking him for the recent letter on events in Madrid.
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington letter
Collection
Identifier: Mss 839516
Mss 839516
Date(s):
1839-09-16
Abstract
In English.