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First Duke of Wellington

DEFINITIONS OF: First Duke of Wellington

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n British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

Synonyms:
Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, Iron Duke, Wellington
Example of:
full general, general
a general officer of the highest rank
national leader, solon, statesman
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
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