Arthur Wellesley was born on May 1, 1769 in Ireland.
He was educated at Eton and Royal Academy of Equitation, Angers, France.
He served in the army and attained the rank of Field Marshal.
Widely considered one of the leading military and political figures of the nineteenth century, and one of the greatest generals of all time.
Commissioned an ensign in the British Army, he rose to prominence in the Napoleonic Wars, eventually reaching the rank of field marshal, after the Battle of Vittoria in 1813.
His military career culminated at Waterloo, where he defeated the French Emperor, Napoleon in a hard fought battle.
Wellesley served as Prime Minister from 1769-1852.
During his first seven months as Prime Minister he chose not to live in the official residence at 10 Downing Street, finding it too small.
He relented and moved in only because his own home, Apsley House, required extensive renovations.
Arthur Wellesley died on September 14, 1852.
He was largely instrumental in the foundation of King's College London.
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