Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a British Army officer and statesman. A leading figure in early-19th-century British politics, Wellesley served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces.

Occupation

politician, diplomat, military officer, head of government

Position held

Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, member of the 4th Parliament of the United Kingdom, Home Secretary, Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs

Citizenship

Kingdom of Ireland, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, Kingdom of Portugal

Born

May 1, 1769

Died

September 14, 1852