Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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Military officer · United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland

Date of birth: May 1, 1769
Died on September 14, 1852: Died at the age of 83; Would have turned 257 today

British Field Marshal, Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, 1828–1830, 1834 (1769-1852)

The story behind the name

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was a military officer (United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland). Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was born on May 1, 1769 in Dublin. Among other things, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was known for Royal Society of London and Academy of Science for Public Utility. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington founded King's College London.

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Royal United Services Institute

Founded company

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Facts about Arthur

Born: May 1, 1769 in Dublin
Died: September 14, 1852
Nationality: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Ireland, and Kingdom of Portugal
Occupations: Military officer, Diplomat, Head of government, Politician, and General field marshal
Languages: English
Education: Eton College
Fame: Wikipedia articles in 85 languages

Birthday

Date of birth: May 1, 1769
Born on a: Monday
Zodiac sign: Taurus

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What makes Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington unique

In memory: Died at the age of 83
Today: Would have turned 257 today

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Awards

Award	Year
Fellow of the Royal Society	–
Military Order of Maria Theresa	–
Order of St. Andrew	–
Order of the Black Eagle	–
Order of the Red Eagle	–

Groups

Name	From	To
Royal Society of London	–	–
Academy of Science for Public Utility	–	–

Founded companies

Name	Year
Royal United Services Institute	–
King's College London	–

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