Arthur Wellesley

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British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

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Arthur Wellesley had waited six years for this moment. He was twenty-nine years old and had begun to fear that he would never see battle, but now, at last, he would discover whether he and his regiment could fight, and so he filled his lungs to give the order that would start the slaughter. Bernard Cornwell

Holmes (2002). p. 41. Longford (1971). p. 54. Wellington's first signature as Arthur Wellesley was on a letter dated 19 May 1798. Source: Internet

The first was one of Wellington (The Duke: Being an Account of the Life & Achievements of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, 1943). Source: Internet

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