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Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a highly political figure during 19th Century Britain, having served as Prime Minister twice. He's most noted for his victory over Napoleon in the battle of Waterloo in 1815.

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Born in Dublin, Ireland, in the Protestant Ascendancy from Anglo-Irish aristocracy 1 May 1769. He was commissioned at age 18 in the British Army as an ensign in 1787. He was also elected as a member of Parliament in the Irish House of Commons.

By the late 18th Century, he had risen from a colonel to a major general. Following the years of the Napoleonic Wars, he gained reputation for having never lost a single military battle. After defeating Napoleon in the Battle of Waterloo in 1815, he was granted dukedom for service.

He died 14 September 1852 from a series of strokes.

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Duke of Smellington Portrait

A sign refers to Arthur as the "1st Duke of Wellington Wells", an adaption of his real-life title. He is admired and respected by the citizens of Wellington Wells due to his military skills; his portrait can be found in houses all throughout Wellington Wells, and a state of him can be found on Barrow Holm. In reference to what often happens in real life, Arthur's statue is capped with a traffic cone.

Although not directly specified, it's likely that Wellington Wells was named after him in his honour.

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