Waterloo and the Duke of Wellington (1815)
Study note
The long wars with France finally came to an end in 1815. In that year the Duke of Wellington led the army that defeated the French Emperor Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. This is the battle and date to memorise: Waterloo in 1815, with Wellington as the victor, not Nelson, who had died ten years earlier at Trafalgar.
The Duke of Wellington was a hugely admired figure. He was nicknamed the Iron Duke because of his firmness and discipline. After his military career was over he went into politics and later became Prime Minister. So remember the nickname Iron Duke and the fact that he went on to lead the government.
Memory tip: Waterloo 1815. Wellington (the Iron Duke) beats Napoleon and later becomes PM.
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Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
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Waterloo and the Duke of Wellington (1815): questions, answers and explanations
1. Who defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815?
- Oliver Cromwell
- Sir Robert Walpole
- The Duke of Wellington
- Admiral Nelson
Correct answer: The Duke of Wellington
The Duke of Wellington defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815.
2. By what nickname was the Duke of Wellington known?
- The Lord Protector
- The Bard
- The Iron Duke
- The Conqueror
Correct answer: The Iron Duke
The Duke of Wellington was known as the Iron Duke.
3. The Duke of Wellington later became Prime Minister.
- True
- False
Correct answer: True
True. After his military career, Wellington became Prime Minister.
4. Nelson won at Trafalgar in 1805; at which battle did Wellington defeat Napoleon in 1815?
- Culloden
- Waterloo
- Bosworth
- the Boyne
Correct answer: Waterloo
Wellington defeated Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815.
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