"The Death of the Duke of Wellington" Topic
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| Tango01 | 23 Nov 2020 9:51 p.m. PST |
by Marcus Cribb. "The Duke died on 14 September 1852, in Walmer Castle on the South coast of Kent, this had been his official residence as Lord Warden of the Cinque Ports. This post was the last of The Duke's military and government offices he had held. The Duke had been, in turn, Warden of the Tower of London, Commander-in-Chief of the British Army, and, Chief Ranger of Hyde Park and St James Park, Leader of The House of Lords, Lord High Constable of England, Prime Minister and at various times Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Home Department, for War and the Colonies and Minister without Portfolio. In short a great statesman and advisor for three monarchs (George IV, William IV and Queen Victoria). Born in 1769, he was 83 years old and still working; his retirement was only half-hearted as his many honorary positions, along with his near legendary status within Victorian society, led to additional work and calls for advice…"
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Armand |
| Bob the Temple Builder | 24 Nov 2020 6:10 a.m. PST |
The room he died in is preserved, and some his personal items are on display. |
| Tango01 | 24 Nov 2020 12:10 p.m. PST |
Thanks!. Amicalement
Armand |
| Au pas de Charge | 24 Nov 2020 5:45 p.m. PST |
I didnt know there was a photograph of him. He seems very calm and friendly. |
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