Definition: Meaning of, Duke of Wellington, the in English to English dictionary.
Pronunciation:/ ɒv;(ə)v ˈwɛlɪŋtən ðə;ðɪ;ðiː /
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(1769-1852) a British soldier and politician, born in Ireland, and sometimes called "the Iron Duke". He was a very successful military leader, and is famous for defeating Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He later became Prime Minister (1828-34).