Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington facts for kids
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The Duke of Wellington
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The Duke of Wellington in 1986
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Arthur Valerian Wellesley
2 July 1915 |
| Died | 31 December 2014 (aged 99) Stratfield Saye House
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| Nationality | British |
| Alma mater | New College, Oxford |
| Title | Duke of Wellington |
| Predecessor | Gerald Wellesley |
| Spouse(s) | Diana McConnel (1922–2010) |
| Children | Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington Lord Richard Wellesley Lady Jane Wellesley Lord John Wellesley Lord James Wellesley |
| Parent(s) | Gerald Wellesley, 7th Duke of Wellington Dorothy Violet Ashton |
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| Allegiance |  United Kingdom |
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Template:Country data British Army |
| Years of service | 1936–1968 |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held | 22nd Armoured Brigade Household Cavalry Regiment Royal Horse Guards Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Second World War Cyprus dispute |
| Awards | Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
Brigadier Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington was an important British soldier and nobleman. He was born on July 2, 1915, in Rome, Italy. He passed away on December 31, 2014, at the age of 99. He lived at Stratfield Saye House in Hampshire, England.
He was known by different names throughout his life. From 1943 to 1972, he was called the Marquess of Douro. After 1972, he became the Duke of Wellington.
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The Life of the Duke of Wellington
Arthur Valerian Wellesley went to Eton College, a famous school, and then studied at New College, Oxford University.
He was a member of the House of Lords from 1972 until 1999. The House of Lords is part of the British Parliament, where important people help make laws. He lost his seat in 1999 because of a new law.
A Distinguished Military Career
The Duke of Wellington had a long and brave career in the British Army. He served from 1936 to 1968. His highest rank was Brigadier, which is a senior officer.
He fought in the Second World War. He was part of the North African Campaign, an important series of battles in North Africa. He also commanded the 22nd Armoured Brigade, a large military unit.
For his service, he received several important awards:
- The Military Cross, given for bravery in battle.
- He was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire.
- He was also a Lieutenant of the Royal Victorian Order.
His Many Titles
The Duke of Wellington held several important titles, not just in Britain but also in other countries. These titles were passed down through his family, especially from his famous ancestor, the first Duke of Wellington.
Here are some of the titles he held:
- Arthur Valerian Wellesley: From his birth until 1943.
- Marquess of Douro: From 1943 to 1972. This was his courtesy title as the eldest son of the Duke.
- His Grace The Duke of Wellington: From 1972 until his death. This is his main British title.
- His Highness The Prince of Waterloo (Netherlands): This title comes from the Netherlands.
- The Most Excellent The Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo (Spain): This title comes from Spain.
- His Excellency The Duke of the Victory (Portugal): This title comes from Portugal.
Images for kids
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The Duke of Wellington at Battlesbury Barracks, May 2006.
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The 8th Duke of Wellington wearing his robes as a Knight Companion of the Order of the Garter at Windsor Castle (2006)
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See Also
In Spanish: Arthur Wellesley, VIII duque de Wellington para niños
