Grandson of the first Duke. Inherited the title and estates when his childless brother died in 1900. A serving officer of the Grenadier Guards rising through the ranks from Ensign to Colonel but he never saw active service, his duties being mainly ceremonial. Died Ewhurst Park, Basingstoke, with great timing - on Waterloo Day.
(Reminds us of Richard Cromwell who arranged to marry, in the Banqueting Hall, on the 65th anniversary of the death of his ancestor, Oliver.)
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Duke of Wellington, 4th, Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley
The 4th Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley, KG, GCVO, DL, GC of...
Officially formed on 1st January 1901.
Lord Mayor in 1958. He seems to have not used the 'Sydney' in his name.
Orator, writer and elocutionist. Born in Covent Garden. It was as a political activist that he became well known. He was tried for treason and spent some time in the Tower of London and Newgate. He...
Chairman of the Islington Society, 1966 - 1985.
