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Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, was a British soldier and statesman who rose to prominence as a military hero during the Napoleonic Wars. Best known for his decisive victory over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo, Wellesley's leadership and strategic brilliance earned him the admiration of his contemporaries and secured his place in history as one of Britain's greatest military commanders. After his military career, Wellesley served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, where he played a key role in shaping British foreign policy and promoting social reform.
"Nothing except a battle lost can be half so melancholy as a battle won."
"I hate the whole race. There is no believing a word they say, your professional poets, I mean there never existed a more worthless set than Byron and his friends for example."
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