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Military Cross
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Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington
1915-07-02 – 2014-12-31
Life & Legacy
Brigadier Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington (2 July 1915 – 31 December 2014), styled Marquess of Douro between 1943 and 1972, was a British peer and army officer. His main residence was Stratfield Saye House in Hampshire.
He was a member of the House of Lords from 1972 until 1999, losing his seat by the House of Lords Act.
Occupation & Career
politician, military personnel, businessperson, aristocrat, entrepreneur, military officer
Education
New College; Eton College
Accomplishments, Inventions & Publications
Military Cross; Officer of the Order of the British Empire; Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic; Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael of the Wing; Order of the Garter; 1939–45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France and Germany Star; War Medal 1939–1945; Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal; Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal; Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal; Officer of the Legion of Honour
Legacy Highlights
Honors & Awards
1939–45 Star · Africa Star · France and Germany Star · Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic · Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael of the Wing · Italy Star · Military Cross · Officer of the Legion of Honour · Officer of the Order of the British Empire · Order of the Garter · Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal · Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal · Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal · War Medal 1939–1945
Education & Institutions
Eton College · New College
Verified Legacy Record
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Officer of the Order of the British Empire
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Grand Cross of the Order of Isabella the Catholic
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Michael of the Wing
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Order of the Garter
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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1939–45 Star
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Africa Star
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Italy Star
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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France and Germany Star
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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War Medal 1939–1945
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal
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Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
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Officer of the Legion of Honour
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Family Child
Charles Wellesley, 9th Duke of Wellington
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Child
Lord Richard Wellesley
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Child
Lady Jane Wellesley
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Child
Lord John Wellesley
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Child
Lord James Wellesley
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Father
Gerald Wellesley, 7th Duke of Wellington
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Mother
Dorothy Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Sibling
Elizabeth Clyde
Source: Wikidata population candidate Q320305 · wikidata
Family Spouse
Diana Wellesley, Duchess of Wellington
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Sources & Provenance
- Wikidata population candidate Q320305 — wikidata View source
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