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Wellington

Wellington

Di: George Hooper
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Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington (1769-1852), was born in Dublin as the younger son of an Irish Protestant aristocrat. His military career ignited in India alongside his brother, leading him to remarkable heights during the Napoleonic Wars, especially in the Peninsular Campaign. Initially deemed unpromising by his mother, Wellesleys unwavering dedication and work ethic propelled him through the rigors of army life, where he honed his skills in terrain navigation and defensive tactics. He earned fame for leading the allied forces that decisively defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, a battle where the two never even met. A firm conservative, Wellesley, during his brief term as Prime Minister in 1829, was persuaded by Robert Peel to support the long-overdue Catholic Relief Act. Journalist George Hooper, in 1889, captured the spirit of the silver-haired veteran, recounting how he could still be seen walking the streets or listening intently in the House of Lords, a testament to his enduring legacy. (Pamela Nagami)Copyright Assorted Non Fiction Mondiale Politica e governo Scienze politiche
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