Who was Arthur Wellesley?
Q: Who was Arthur Wellesley?
A: Arthur Wellesley was a soldier and statesman who served in the British Army and rose to the rank of Field Marshal. He is best known for his victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
Q: What family did he come from?
A: Arthur Wellesley came from a wealthy Anglo-Irish aristocratic protestant family.
Q: How did Wellington become a Duke?
A: Wellington became a Duke when Napoleon was exiled to Elba.
Q: How does Wellington compare to the 1st Duke of Marlborough?
A: Wellington and the 1st Duke of Marlborough had many things in common, including being in politics after a highly successful military career.
Q: Was Wellington ever Prime Minister?
A: Yes, Wellington was twice Tory Prime Minister of the United Kingdom.
Q: What position did he hold until his death?
A: Until his death, Wellington remained Commander-in-Chief of the British Army.
Q: In which year was he voted as one of Britain's greatest figures by BBC's poll? A: In 2002, Arthur Wellesley was voted number 15 in BBC's poll of 100 Greatest Britons.
