The Most Noble Augustus Henry FitzRoy, 3rd Duke of Grafton, KG, PC (28 September 1735–14 March 1811) was a British Whig statesman of the Georgian era. He was one of a handful of dukes that served as Prime Minister. He was a son of Lord Augustus FitzRoy and Elizabeth Cosby, daughter of Colonel William Cosby, who served as a colonial Governor of New York. His father was the third son of Charles FitzRoy, 2nd Duke of Grafton and Lady Henrietta Somerset, which made FitzRoy a great-grandson of both Henry FitzRoy, 1st Duke of Grafto ...

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The Right Honourable William Wyndham Grenville, 1st Baron Grenville (October 25, 1759 - January 12, 1834), was a British Whig statesman and Prime Minister. The son of Prime Minister George Grenville, Grenville studied at Eton, Christ Church, Oxford, and Lincoln's Inn, and entered the Commons in 1782 and soon became a close ally of Prime Minister William Pitt the Younger, serving in the government as Paymaster of the Forces from 1784 to 1789. In 1789 he served briefly as Speaker of the British House of Commons before, he entered ...

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• William Wyndham Grenville 1st Baron Grenville - The Ministry of All the Talents February 1806 - March 1807

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The Earl of Shelburne The Most Honourable William Petty Fitzmaurice, 1st Marquess of Lansdowne PC, KG (2 May 1737 – 7 May 1805), also known as the Earl of Shelburne (1761–1784), was a British Whig statesman. He was born in Dublin, Ireland. William Petty was a descendant of the Lords of Kerry (dating from 1181), and his grandfather Thomas Fitzmaurice, who was created Earl of Kerry (1723), married the daughter of Sir William Petty. On the death without issue of Sir William Petty’s sons, the first ...

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William Henry Cavendish Cavendish-Bentinck, 3rd Duke of Portland, (April 14, 1738 - October 30, 1809) was a British Whig and Tory statesman and Prime Minister. He was known before 1762 by the courtesy title Marquess of Titchfield. Lord Titchfield, the eldest son of the 2nd Duke of Portland, was educated at Westminster and Christ Church, Oxford and was elected to Parliament in 1761 before entering the Lords when he succeeded his father as Duke of Portland the next year. Associated with the aristocratic Whig party of Lord ...

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The Most Noble Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS (c. 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was an Anglo-Irish soldier and statesman, widely considered one of the leading military and political figures of the 19th century. Commissioned an Ensign in the British Army, he would rise to prominence in the Napoleonic Wars, eventually reaching the rank of Field Marshal. Wellington commanded the Allied forces during the Peninsular War, pushing the French Army out of Portugal and Spain and reaching southern Fran ...

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The Most Honourable Charles Watson-Wentworth, 2nd Marquess of Rockingham, PC (May 13, 1730 – July 1, 1782) was a British Whig statesman, most notable for his two terms as Whig Prime Minister of Great Britain. He served in only two high offices during his lifetime (Prime Minister and Leader of the House of Lords), but was nonetheless very influential during his one and a half years of service. A descendant of Thomas Wentworth, Charles was brought up at the family home of Wentworth Woodhouse near Rotherham in South Yorkshire. H ...

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• Charles Watson-Wentworth 2nd Marquess of Rockingham - Rockingham's First Government July 1765 – July 1766
• Charles Watson-Wentworth 2nd Marquess of Rockingham - Rockingham's Second Government March – July 1782

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Perceval was the seventh son of John Perceval, 2nd Earl of Egmont by his second wife. His father, a close advisor of Frederick, Prince of Wales and King George III, had served briefly in the Cabinet as First Lord of the Admiralty, but died when Perceval was ten. He attended Harrow and Trinity College, Cambridge, where he was impressed by the evangelical Anglican movement. In later life Perceval became an expert on Biblical prophecy and wrote pamphlets relating prophecies which he had discovered. Perceval became a barrister on the Midl ...

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Spencer Perceval, Spencer Perceval - Biography, Spencer Perceval - Spencer Perceval's Administration October 1809 - May 1812, Spencer Perceval - Changes

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John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - The War of Spanish Succession begins. He returned to the forefront with events leading up to the War of the Spanish Succession in 1701. Philip, Duke of Anjou, the grandson of the King of France, Louis XIV, was put forward as heir to the throne of Spain, and rather than allow France to expand its power to such a great extent, a coalition of European powers including Britain, the Netherlands, Austria, and most of the smaller states and principalities of the Empire prepared f ...

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John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Early years, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Marriage and early career, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - James II and the Glorious Revolution, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Military service on the continent, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - The War of Spanish Succession begins, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Early campaigns, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Blenheim and other victories, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Later battles, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Dismissal from court, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Return to prominence and death, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Descendants, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Trivia, John Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough - Further Reading

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Born The Honourable Arthur Wesley at either his family's social season Dublin residence, Mornington House, or at his family seat, Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any day for a few days before or after is possible. He legally changed his surname ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828 - November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834 - December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley when his elder brother changed his surname in 1798) is believed to have been born in either in Mornington House, his family's social season Dublin residence, or at his family's seat of Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, both in Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any da ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Born The Honourable Arthur Wesley at either his family's social season Dublin residence, Mornington House, or at his family seat, Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any day for a few days before or after is possible. He legally changed his surname ...

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Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Styles, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government January 1828 - November 1830, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834 - December 1834, Arthur Wellesley 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Robert Jenkinson 2nd Earl of Liverpool - Changes. late 1812 - Lord Camden leaves the Cabinet. September, 1814 - William Wellesley-Pole, the Master of the Mint, enters the Cabinet. February, 1816 - George Canning succeeds Lord Buckinghamshire at the Board of Control January, 1818 - Frederick John Robinson, the President of the Board of Trade, enters the Cabinet. January, 1819 - The Duke of Wellington succeeds Lord Mulgrave as Master-General of the Ordnance. Lord Mulgrave b ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom. Baron Douro, of Wellington in the County of Somerset (4 September 1809) Viscount Wellington, of Talavera and of Wellington in the County of Somerset (4 September 1809) Earl of Wellington, in the County of Somerset (28 February 1812) Marquess of Wellington, in the County of Somerset (3 October 1812) Marquess Douro (11 May ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley when his elder brother changed his surname in 1798) is believed to have been born in either in Mornington House, his family's social season Dublin residence, or at his family's seat of Dangan Castle near Trim in County Meath, both in Ireland. He was the third son of Garret Wesley, 1st Earl of Mornington. His exact date of birth is a matter of some contention. All that exists is a church registry of the event marked a few days after it must have occurred. The most likely date is 1 May 1769, but any da ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Despite oft cited similarities between Napoleon Bonaparte and Wellington, the strategies and tactics employed by both were diametically opposed. Perhaps the main reason that Napoleon stands in many history texts above Wellington is that Napoleon offered radical changes in warfare in every respect, whereas Wellington's contribution to warfare lies more in the resurrection of the old. Napoleonic tactics were typified by massive conscript armies who advanced in tight columns to rout opposing forces. This was soon adopted by nearly every ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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An interesting fact about Wellington is that he shaved twice a day due to rapid growth of facial hair. He was also insistent that he was not interrupted during shaving. This little tale is seen in Redcoats by Richard Holmes. HMS Iron Duke, named for Wellington, was the flagship of Admiral Sir John Jellicoe at the Battle of Jutland in World War I. Wellington is a recurring character in the Richard Sharpe novels by Bernard Cornwell. C. S. Forester invented a younger sister, "Lady B ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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Politics beckoned once again in 1819, when Wellington was appointed Master-General of the Ordnance in the Tory government of Lord Liverpool. In 1827, he was appointed Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, a position he would hold for the remainder of his life, except during his premiership. Along with Robert Peel, Wellington became one of the rising stars of the Tory party, and by 1828, had become Prime Minister. As Prime Minister, Wellington was the picture of the arch-conservative, though oddly enough the highlight of his term was ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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It was in the following years that Wellesley undertook the events that made his place in history. Since 1789, France had been embroiled in the French Revolution, and after seizing the government in 1799, Napoleon had reached the heights of power in Europe. The British government was casting about for ways to end Napoleon's threat; and Wellesley helped to supply them. First came junior command in an expedition to Denmark in 1807, which soon led to Wellesley's promotion to Lieutenant-General and a transfer to the theatre of the Peninsul ...

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Early life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Napoleonic Wars, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Wellington as soldier, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Later life, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Titles & Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Peerage of the United Kingdom, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - British & Irish Honours, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - International Honours & Titles, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Nicknames, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - Trivia, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Government, January 1828–November 1830, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - The Duke of Wellington's Caretaker Government November 1834–December 1834, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - References, Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington - External links

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