What is recorded here
Richard Wellesley was born at Dangan Castle in County Meath in 1760. He later became Governor-General of Bengal, invaded Mysore, and helped trigger the Second Anglo-Maratha War. His younger brother Arthur became the Duke of Wellington.
Why this person is known: British politician (1760-1842)
- Birthplace
- County Meath
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CastleCastle, motte · 1.3 mi
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Photo: Martin Archer Shee · Public domain