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What did important role did 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley have early in his career?
Upon the advice of 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley's mother, his brother Richard asked his friend the Duke of Rutland to consider Arthur for a commission in the Army.
How did 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley's role in the Army help shape his career later in life?
In 1789, 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley transferred to the 12th Regiment of Dragoons and, according to military historian Richard Holmes, he also dipped a reluctant toe into politics.

Question: were there anyone who opposed his views or role?
Self-contained rewrite: were there anyone who opposed 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley's views or role?