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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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