Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington — Age & Birthday
Born: 1 May 1769 · Died: 14 September 1852 · Age at death: 83
How old was Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington when he died?
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington died aged 83. He was born on 1 May 1769 and died on 14 September 1852.
British general who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo
Did you know?He served twice as British Prime Minister and the popular Wellington boot is named after him.
Quick facts
Date of birth1 May 1769
Date of death14 September 1852
Age at death83
Cause of deathStroke
NationalityBritish
BirthplaceDublin, Ireland
Occupationpolitician, diplomat, military officer
Editor's Take:
The Duke of Wellington was a careful, practical general who hated waste. He hated wasted lives most of all. He chose strong positions, looked after supplies and waited for his enemies to make mistakes. That approach wore down the French in Spain and finally beat Napoleon at Waterloo. As Prime Minister he was less successful, opposing reform but conceding Catholic emancipation. He was nicknamed the Iron Duke. His funeral drew vast crowds in London.
Key Milestones
1803: Wins the Battle of Assaye in India
1813: Wins the Battle of Vitoria
1815: Defeats Napoleon at Waterloo
1828: Becomes Prime Minister
Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (né Wesley; 1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852), 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.
When is Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's birthday?
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington's birthday is May 1. He was born on May 1, 1769 in Dublin, Ireland.
How old was Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington when he died?
Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington died on September 14, 1852, aged 83.
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