Duke of Wellington

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Duke of Wellington
The Dukedom of Wellington, derived from Wellington in Somerset, is a hereditary title and the senior rank in the Peerage of the United Kingdom. The first holder of the title was Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (17691852), the noted Irish-born British career officer and statesman, and unqualified references to the Duke of Wellington almost always refer to him. He is most famous for, together with Blücher, defeating Napoleon at Waterloo.
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Duke of Wellington
Noun
1. British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)
(synonym) Wellington, First Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley, the Iron Duke
(hypernym) general, full general



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