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.)
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Duke of Wellington, 4th, Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley
The 4th Duke of Wellington, Sir Arthur Charles Wellesley, KG, GCVO, DL, GC of...
Second President of USA. 1783 signatory to the Treaty of Paris. Minister to the Court of St James's: May 1785 to March 1788. Then Vice President to George Washington.
Playwright, author and politician. Born Terence James MacSwiney in Cork. Elected as MP for Mid Cork in 1918, and as Lord Mayor of Cork in 1920. On 12th August 1920, he was arrested by the British f...
Former London borough which is now part of the London Borough of Tower Hamlets.
USA President 1845 –1849. Signed the documents formally integrating Texas into the United States on 29 December 1845.
Eleanor Gwyn, Gwynn, Gwynne, whatever. Born Hereford. Rumoured to have lived at Lauderdale House as the mistress of Charles II, where she dangled her first-born from a window to scare the King int...
The SWET plaque is towards the left of the building. The nude lady plaque is over at the right, near the corner. The grand entrance with...
Birthplace of British rock 'n roll and the popular music industry. Mickie Most started as a singing waiter here. Owen Adams provides a huge amount of information.
See our page for the original statue for a description of the Brown Dog affair. This ended when, in 1910 the original statue was removed...
Leader of the Greater London Council, 1977 - 1981.
