Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
Creator
Date
1872
Identifier
A.H. Reed Collection, Heritage Collection, Dunedin Public Library
Type
Publisher
London: ‘Vanity Fair’ Office
Abstract
In the Victorian era, as today, simply being the offspring of a famous personage was enough to earn fame. The First Duke of Wellington (1769-1852) is remembered for his part in defeating Napoleon at Waterloo, and for serving twice as Prime Minister. His son and heir, the Second Duke (1807-1884), is remembered for very little at all.
Files
Citation
Adriano Cecioni, “Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington,” ourheritage.ac.nz | OUR Heritage, accessed December 22, 2024, https://otago.ourheritage.ac.nz/items/show/10906.