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“During the Peninsula War, I heard a Portuguese general address his troops before a battle with the words, "Remember men, you are Portuguese!"”

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Duke of Wellington

Duke of Wellington, originally Arthur Wellesley, was a renowned British military leader and statesman. Born on May 1, 1769, and died on September 14, 1852, Wellington is best known for his exceptional command in the Napoleonic Wars, particularly his victory at the Battle of Waterloo. In the political arena, he served as the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1828 to 1830, becoming an important figure in the Victorian era. more

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