Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington

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1. When was Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington born?May 1, 1769
2. Where was Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington born?Dublin, Kingdom of Ireland
3. What is the prime ministerial terms?1828-1830 and briefly in 1834
4. What is the notable legislation oversaw?Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829
5. Who was Arthur Wellesley?Arthur Wellesley was a brave soldier and leader who became the Duke of Wellington and is famous for defeating Napoleon.
6. How did he defeat Napoleon?He led the Anglo-allied army at the Battle of Waterloo, using a strong defensive plan and help from Prussian forces to win.

Anglo-Mysore Wars: A series of conflicts fought in southern India between the British East India Company and the Kingdom of Mysore.
Peninsular War: A major conflict fought on the Iberian Peninsula during the Napoleonic Wars.
Hundred Days: The period in 1815 when Napoleon Bonaparte returned from exile and briefly regained power in France.