Wellington Arthur Wellesley Duke Of 1769-1852 Entered The Army In


1787, and after serving in the Netherlands went to India in 1797, where

he filled various military and civil offices until 1805. Two years later

commanded the Copenhagen expedition and defeated the Danes at Kioge.

Took command of the army in the Peninsula in 1808, and between then and

1814 defeated the French under Soult, Victor, Massena, and King Joseph.

On his return to England in 1814 created Duke of Wellington. The

following year, with the co-operation of Bluecher, defeated Napoleon at

Waterloo. Premier in 1828, and resigned in 1830; foreign secretary in

Peel's ministry, 1834. =Index=: (General Brock era) His successes in the Peninsula,

119; retreats into Portugal, 123. (Lord Sydenham era) Resigns from Cabinet, 16; returns

to office as prime minister, 16; resigns, 52; on dismissal of Melbourne,

summoned to form a ministry, 46; his government defeated, 46; persuaded

by Chief Justice Robinson to oppose Union Bill in House of Lords, 231.

(George Brown Era) Disapproves of Bagot's policy, 16, 17. (William Lyon Mackenzie era) His connection with

Catholic Emancipation Bill, 16-17. =Bib.=: Despatches, 1799-1832;

Speeches. For biog., see Dict. Nat. Biog.



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