Irish History Bitesize tweets:
On this day in 1852: Death Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington KG, GCB, GCH, PC, FRS. Born #Dublin. Childhood Dangan castle #Summerhill #Meath. PM x2. Victory against Napoleon at Battle of Waterloo 1815. Oversaw passage Catholic Relief Act 1829 @StPaulsLondon
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‘My skin is as smooth as a baby’s bottom. Which is more that you can say for my bottom.’
Dont be lowering yourself to claiming him as one of our own thanks.
From Ireland but not of Ireland…
https://www.irishtimes.com/opinion/wellington-won-battle-of-waterloo-200-years-ago-but-irish-rejected-his-legacy-1.2254416