So how did Arthur Wellesley become the 'Iron Duke' we remember today? The future Duke of Wellington was born Arthur Wesley (later changed to Wellesley) around 1 May, third surviving son in an ...

We know that Wellington thought very well of his time at this ancient and distinguished College. His children, Arthur ...

Arthur Wellesley was given the title of the Duke of Wellington before playing a key role in defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815 and ending the Napoleonic Wars. As a reward for his ...