The history of a battle, is not unlike the history of a bal… - Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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The history of a battle, is not unlike the history of a ball. Some individuals may recollect all the little events of which the great result is the battle won or lost, but no individual can recollect the order in which, or the exact moment at which, they occurred, which makes all the difference as to their value or importance.

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was a British soldier and statesman. Rising to prominence during the Peninsular War, he became a national hero in Britain after the Napoleonic Wars during which he led the victorious Anglo-Allied forces at the Battle of Waterloo. He later became Prime Minister of the United Kingdom on two separate occasions.

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Birth Name: Arthur Colley Wellesley

Native Name: Arthur Wellesley, an chéad Diúc Wellington

Also Known As: Nosey

Alternative Names: Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington • The Duke of Wellington • 1st Duke of Wellington • Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington • Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley • 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley • Arthur, Duke of Wellington Wellesley • Arthur Wellesley Wellington 1st Duke of • Iron Duke • 1st duke of Wellington, marquess of Douro, marquess of Wellington, earl of Wellington, Viscount Wellington of Talavera and of Wellington, Baron Douro or Wellesley Arthur Wellesley • Duke of Wellington • Wellington • Great Duke • Arthur Wesley, Duke of Wellington • His Grace the Duker of Wellington

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