A Long and Illustrious History
By what nickname was the Duke of Wellington, who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo, known?
AThe Lion of England
BThe Sea Lord
CThe Iron Duke ✓
DThe Great Commander
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is The Iron Duke.
The Duke of Wellington was known as the Iron Duke. After defeating Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815, he later became Prime Minister.
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