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File:Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley KG CCB GCH CoR 1st Duke of Wellington.jpg

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Description Head & shoulder section of 1st Duke of Wellington photo taken by myself of part of a painting on display in the Duke of Wellington's Regimental Headquarters.
Date 31 July 2006
Source Duke of Wellington's Regimental Archives Dept.
Author uploaded by en:User:Richard Harvey
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The artist is unknown but originates from sometime between 1806 and 1812, whilst Wellesley was a Field Marshall and Colonel of the 33rd Regiment of Foot - Later to become the 1st Battalion of The Duke of Wellington's Regiment (West Riding)

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