Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington was a British military and political leader in the middle and late 18th centuries. He served as the "First Duke" of Wellington, the premier general of the British Army, for two periods in the early 1800s. During his first administration (1808–1828), he was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and held other offices such as Secretary of State for War and Secretary of State for the Colonies. His second administration (1828–1834) saw him again become Prime Minister and also saw him holding other offices such as Secretary of State for War; Lord Lieutenant of Ireland; President of the Board of Trade; and Chancellor of the University of Dublin
After a long battle with illness, he died on 29 August 1852 at age 71, one day before Queen Victoria ascended to the throne.
Call on a business man at business times only and on business transact your business and go about your business in order to give him time to finish his busmess.Duke Of Wellington
I don't know what effect these men will have on the enemy but by God they frighten me.Duke Of Wellington
The whole art of war consists of guessing at what is on the other side of the hill.Duke Of Wellington
When my journal appears many statues must come down.Duke Of Wellington
