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Arthur Wellesley — Duke of Wellington, victor of Waterloo, 1769–1852
A British general and statesman, Duke of Wellington, he commanded the Anglo-allied army at Waterloo and twice served as Prime Minister. (Editorial synthesis)
Arthur Wellesley was born on 1 May 1769. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Arthur Wellesley died on 14 September 1852. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Recorded battle commanded: the Battle of Waterloo (allied armies).
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