Duke of Wellington

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a British military leader and politician who served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1828 to 1830. He is best known for his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. Wellington was born in Dublin, Ireland, and educated at Eton College and the Royal Military Academy at Woolwich. He served in the British Army for over 30 years and rose to the rank of general. After his military career, Wellington entered politics and served as Prime Minister. He was known for his conservative views and his ability to balance the budget. Wellington died in 1852 at the age of 79.