Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman, 19th century. Artist: Lightfoot

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman, 19th century. Artist: Lightfoot

1-149-518 - The Print Collector/Heritage Images

Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, British soldier and statesman, 19th century. Anglo-Irish Wellington (1769-1852) was Governor of Mysore, 1799-1805. He was rewarded with a knighthood on his return to England in 1805. In 1808 he was sent to aid the Portugese against the French, and became chief of command in the Peninsula campaign. His military career culminated in his defeat of Napoleon at Waterloo, 18 June 1815.


Image Details


People Information

Creator
  1. Lightfoot, attributed to: : Artist
Subject
  1. Duke of Wellington: British, Irish: General, commander of the British army, statesman, prime minister

Medium
  1. Engraving

Picture Type
  1. Portrait

Category Hierarchy

People Famous People

Artistic Representations Portraits

History & Politics War & Military Military Uniform & Equipment

History & Politics War & Military Military Figures & Personnel

History & Politics Politics Politicians


Digital Image Size

Pixel Dimensions (W x H) : 2877x3640
File Size : 30,681kb


Aliases

  1. 0580001517
  1. 1-149-518
  1. 1149518
  1. 1517

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