Plaque

4th Duke of Wellington

Inscription

The 4th Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley, KG, GCVO, DL, GC of Charles III (Spain), CGTS (Portugal) 1849 - 1934, lived here. A serving officer of the Grenadier Guards rising through the ranks from Ensign to Colonel.

Site: 4th Duke of Wellington (1 memorial)

SW1, Lowndes Square, 11

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4th Duke of Wellington

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Duke of Wellington, 4th, Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley

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