Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
1769 to 1852
6 documented presences
6 places
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Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington (1 May 1769 – 14 September 1852) was a British Army officer and statesman who was one of the leading military and political figures in Britain during the early 19th century, twice serving as Prime Minister.Wikipedia, full article · CC BY-SA
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February 1797month
Calcuttaattested
“Arriving in Calcutta in February 1797, he spent five months there before being sent in August to a brief expedition to the Philippines, where he established a list of new hygiene precautions for his men to deal with the unfamiliar climate.”
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February 1797month
Philippinesattested
“Arriving in Calcutta in February 1797, he spent five months there before being sent in August to a brief expedition to the Philippines, where he established a list of new hygiene precautions for his men to deal with the unfamiliar climate.”
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2 March 1826exact date
St Petersburgattested
“Following the death of Emperor Alexander I of Russia, Wellington went to Russia to attend the late emperor's funeral and to discuss foreign policy with the new emperor Nicholas I, arriving in St Petersburg on 2 March 1826.”
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2 March 1826exact date
Russiaattested
“Following the death of Emperor Alexander I of Russia, Wellington went to Russia to attend the late emperor's funeral and to discuss foreign policy with the new emperor Nicholas I, arriving in St Petersburg on 2 March 1826.”
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14 September 1852exact date
Walmerattested
“Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Kent, his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and reputedly his favourite home, on 14 September 1852.”
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14 September 1852exact date
Kentattested
“Wellington died at Walmer Castle in Kent, his residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports and reputedly his favourite home, on 14 September 1852.”
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Places Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington is documented in
Calcutta1 presence · 1797Kent1 presence · 1852Philippines1 presence · 1797Russia1 presence · 1826St Petersburg1 presence · 1826
Walmer1 presence · 1852
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1781 to 1784period
Eton Collegementioned
“He then enrolled at Eton College, where he studied from 1781 to 1784.”
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1785year
Brusselsmentioned
“In 1785, a lack of success at Eton, combined with a shortage of family funds due to his father's death, forced the young Wellesley and his mother to move to Brussels.”
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1786year
Angersmentioned
“Until his early twenties, Arthur showed little sign of distinction and his mother grew increasingly concerned at his idleness, stating, "I don't know what I shall do with my awkward son Arthur." In 1786, Wellesley enrolled in the French…”
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1787year
Irelandmentioned
“He was also transferred to the new 76th Regiment forming in Ireland and on Christmas Day, 1787, was promoted to lieutenant.”
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1793year
Flandersmentioned
“In 1793 Prince Frederick, Duke of York and Albany, was sent to Flanders in command of the British contingent of an allied force destined for the invasion of France.”
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June 1794month
Flandersmentioned
“In June 1794 Wellesley with the 33rd regiment set sail from Cork bound for Ostend as part of an expedition bringing reinforcements for the army in Flanders.”
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June 1794month
Cork Harbourmentioned
“In June 1794 Wellesley with the 33rd regiment set sail from Cork bound for Ostend as part of an expedition bringing reinforcements for the army in Flanders.”
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15 September 1794exact date
Battle of Boxtelmentioned
“On 15 September 1794, at the Battle of Boxtel, east of Breda, Wellesley, in temporary command of his brigade, had his first experience of battle.”
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March 1795month
Englandmentioned
“After returning to England in March 1795, he was reinstated as a member of the Irish parliament for Trim.”
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1798year
Indiamentioned
“As part of the campaign to extend Company rule in India, the Fourth Anglo-Mysore War broke out in 1798 against the Sultan of Mysore, Tipu Sultan.”
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5 April 1799exact date
Seringapatammentioned
“Immediately after their arrival at Seringapatam on 5 April 1799, the Battle of Seringapatam began and Wellesley was ordered to lead a night attack on the village of Sultanpettah, adjacent to the fortress to clear the way for the artillery.”
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August 1799month
Mysorementioned
“Despite initial setbacks, the East India Company having pursued and destroyed his forces once already, forcing him into retreat in August 1799, he raised a sizeable force composed of disbanded Mysore soldiers, captured small outposts and…”
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1801year
Trincomaleementioned
“Wellesley was in charge of raising an Anglo-Indian expeditionary force in Trincomali in early 1801 for the capture of Batavia and Mauritius from the French.”
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June 1804month
Indiamentioned
“In June 1804 he applied for permission to return home and as a reward for his service in India he was made a Knight of the Bath in September.”
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1805year
March 1805month
September 1805month
10 April 1806exact date
May 1807month
May 1807month
1808year
25 April 1808exact date
12 July 1808exact date
12 July 1808exact date
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