Arthur Valerian Wellesley was born on 2 July 1915 in Rome, Italy.
His Wikipedia page gives a comprehensive guide to his life.
He died, aged 99 years, on 31 December 2014 at Stratfield Saye House, Stratfield Saye Park, Stratfield Saye, Reading, RG7 2BZ, where his body was buried.
Credit for this entry to: Andrew Behan.
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Brigadier Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, KG, LVO, OBE, MC
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