Who is the Duke of Wellington?

Wellington

The British and Prussian national anthems sounded on the battlefield of Waterloo. On the plain shrouded in the afterglow of the setting sun, the two people smiled and shook hands. This is a historic handshake. The one on the left is wearing a black coat and is in his prime. The one on the right has gray hair and a stubborn look on his face. He is Pruchet, and the other man in black is the Duke of Wellington, who has now been forgotten by history.

When it comes to Waterloo, everyone must be very familiar with it. This battle marked the end of the Napoleonic era in France, but it also marked the rise of "Napoleonic fever". Although Napoleon was defeated, his legend conquered the world. People have forgotten another person, a practical, humble, honest, conservative politician and military strategist: Wellington. Because of his unassuming character and because he didn't have so much superficial brilliance, people forgot about him. Even his military prowess has been called "luck." I simply made a story about Wellington's life so that everyone can see that it was no accident that he defeated the emperor.

Arthur. ARTHUR WELLESLEY

(1769-1852)

Duke of Wellington, Viscount TALAVERA, Marquis of Douro

Nickname: IRON DUKE

Born in DUBLIN on May 1, 1769, in a family of mixed British and Irish ancestry

In DUBLIN During his childhood, he was depressed and liked to take lonely walks. Later he went to the famous Eton College

Then he went to France, where he learned to speak fluent and authentic French

He received a one-year education at the French ANGERS Military Academy Military training

He began to engage in political activities in 1793

From 1793-94, he commanded the 33rd Infantry Regiment of the British Army during the Battle of Flandres. He was only 24 years old. Years old

In 1794, the battle of DOMMEL

Arrived in India in 1796 and spent 8 years in India as a lieutenant colonel. His brother Richard was appointed Served as the Governor-General of India

Later was promoted to division commander

India won a great victory in the Battle of Maratta. At the same time, the young French general Bonaparte was shining in Egypt

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Returning to London in 1805, Bonaparte proclaimed himself emperor.

Successfully ran for office and became a member of Parliament. The policy is extremely conservative.

In 1807, he was sent to Copenhagen, where he defeated the Danish army

In 1809, he commanded the Portuguese Expeditionary Force

In Tors- TORRES-VEDRAS left the French general Juno, known as the "Storm", helpless

Then he liberated the entire Portugal and signed the CINTRA Agreement

< p>Garrisoned in Portugal in April 1809

On May 12, he defeated Soult, who was called "the first commander of the empire" by Napoleon, at OPORTO

He Continuous victories in Spain: In June 1809, with his victory at the Battle of Tanavilla, he became Viscount Wellington and Tanavilla

In 1810 he captured Almeida (ALMEIDA) Fortress

In April 1812, Badajoz was victorious

In 1812, Salamanque was victorious

In July 1812, Victory in the Battle of ARAPILES, injuring Marmont

On August 12, 1812, he captured Madrid

Soulte brought the army back to fight. Due to the French army Rapid mobile warfare and disparity in strength forced Wellington to retreat

In May 1813, Wellington counterattacked

On June 21, 1813, France defeated France in the Battle of Victoria. military.

Was awarded the titles of Marquis of Douro and Duke of Wellington

Crossed the Pyrenees Mountains in November

Occupied the southern French city of Bordeaux in March 1814

On August 30, 1814, the Battle of TOULOUSE was interrupted. Soult gave up the battle after hearing the news of Napoleon's abdication

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Became the British ambassador to France during the reign of Louis 18

Refused to command the British expeditionary force to America

Participated in the Congress of Vienna and resolutely maintained France's position among the European powers position, opposed the proposal to split France

Battle of Belgium, commanded the Anglo-Dutch forces

Quarterbras and Ney fought to a draw, and took advantage of the good terrain to become the French marshal. attack

In the Battle of Waterloo, the Prussian army arrived in time and won the victory

In 1828, he became the prime minister of King George IV, and his policies remained conservative

Resigned in November 1830

Served as Foreign Minister in the Peel government from 1834 to April 1835

Died in WALMER on September 14, 1852 castle. Buried with a state funeral in St Paul's Cathedral.