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U ndoubtedly one of Britain’s greatest heroes, Arthur Wellesley, the 1st Duke of Wellington, is known mainly for his victory ...

So how did Arthur Wellesley become the 'Iron Duke' we remember today? The future Duke of Wellington was born Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley) around 1 May, third surviving son in an ...