duke of wellington n British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852) Synonym(s) Wellington Duke of Wellington First Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley Iron Duke
News & Articles duke of wellington Roads North: Both sides lick wounds after Brandy Station Nothing except a battle lost,the Duke of Wellington remarked after his victory over Napoleon at Waterloo, "can be half so melancholy as a battle won." June 10, 2013 - The Evening Sun