Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington

Brigadier Arthur Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington (2 July 1915 – 31 December 2014), styled Marquess of Douro between 1943 and 1972, was a senior British peer and a brigadier in the British Army. His main residence was Stratfield Saye House in Hampshire.

He was educated at Eton College and New College, Oxford.

He was a member of the House of Lords from 1972 until 1999, losing his seat by the House of Lords Act.

The 8th Duke died at the age of 99 at his home in Stratfield Saye House, Hampshire, England.www.telegraph.co.uk Duke of Wellington dies aged 99

Titles and styles
2 July 1915 – 16 September 1943: Arthur Valerian Wellesley
16 September 1943 – 4 January 1972: Marquess of Douro
4 January 1972 – 31 December 2014: His Grace The Duke of Wellington
(Netherlands): His Highness The Prince of Waterloo (4 January 1972 – 31 December 2014)
(Spain): The Most Excellent The Duke of Ciudad Rodrigo (4 January 1972 – 21 May 2010)
(Portugal): His Excellency The Duke of the Victory (4 January 1972 – 31 December 2014)

References

Other websites

 The Yorkshire Regiment (14th/15th, 19th and 33rd/76th Foot
 Debrett's People of Today

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