Surrender of Paris
The Allies enter Paris
Role range: 1800-1815
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Arthur Wellesley Biography and Timeline — Page 4
Follow Arthur Wellesley through 162 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Arthur Wellesley, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
162Distinct records
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1815–1842Years on this page
1815
Restoration
Louis XVIII is restored to the French throne
Role range: 1800-1815
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Allied army
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief of the Allied army
Role range: 1800-1815
Execution
Marshal Ney is shot
Role range: 1800-1815
Marshal
Appointed Commander of the British Army of occupation in France
Marshal
Appointed Commander the British forces of occupation in France
Role range: 1800-1815 – 1815-1818
1826
Independence of Great Britain
Wellington signs the Saint Petersburg Protocol with Russia to intervene in the Greek revolt against Turkey
Independence of Greece
Wellington signs the Saint Petersburg Protocol with Russia to intervene in the Greek revolt against Turkey
Protocol-Saint Petersburg
Wellington signs the Saint Petersburg Protocol with Russia to intervene in the Greek revolt against Turkey
1827
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief, British Army
1828
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain by George IV
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Government
Only Huskisson, Peel & the "Canningites" serve as Minister's in Wellingtons Cabinet
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Fills a vacuum after refusal by Whig & Tory Party leaders to accept the office
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Legislation
The Test & Corporation Acts dating from Charles II are repealed. Acts of indemnity are passed annually
Reform of Religious Tests
The Test & Corporation Acts dating from Charles II are repealed
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Corn Law
Reduces high prices caused by the Corn Law of 1815
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Legislation
Reduces high prices caused by the Corn Law of 1815. Corn prices are based on a sliding scale compared with domestic prices
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Reform of Corn Laws
Reduces high prices caused by the Corn Law of 1815. Corn prices are based on a sliding scale compared with domestic prices
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Sliding Scale Replaces Import Threshold
Wellington's government introduced a sliding scale of duties that varied with the domestic price of grain.
1829
Reform of Parliament
The Roman Catholic Relief Bill passes through the House of Commons
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Duel of Wellington
Duels the Earl of Winchilsea who accuses him of treachery over Catholic Emancipation. Both parties aim wide & honor is saved
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Conference of London
A London Conference agrees the boundaries of an independent Greece
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Independence of Great Britain
A London Conference agrees the boundaries of an independent Greece
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Independence of Greece
A London Conference agrees the boundaries of an independent Greece
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Reform of Catholic Rights
The Catholic Emancipation Act, becomes law & the vote is extended to Catholics
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Reform of Catholic Rights
Reform for Roman Catholic subjects receives Royal assent
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Constitution of Great Britain
Catholics can vote & sit in Parliament
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Emancipation
Pushed through Parliament by Wellington, allows Catholics the vote & sit in Parliament
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Oath
Requires Catholic MPs to take an oath of loyalty
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Reform of Parliament
Requires Catholic MPs to take an oath of loyalty. Pushed through Parliament by Wellington, allows Catholics the vote & sit in Parliament
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
1830
London Protocol
London Protocol recognizes Greece as an independent state
Role range: 1821-1832 – 1828-1830
Railway Opening
Attends the opening of the Liverpool and Manchester Railway.
Role range: 1828-1830
Opposition to Parliamentary Reform
Declares strong opposition to parliamentary reform while speaking in the House of Lords.
Role range: 1828-1830
Conference of London
Wellington opens the London Conference to discuss Belgian independence
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
Government Defeat
Loses a parliamentary vote that brings his ministry to an end.
Role range: 1828-1830
Resignation of Arthur Wellesley
Resigns as Prime Minister of Great Britain
Role range: 1828-1830 – 1828-1830
1831
Death of Arthur Wellesley
Death of Kitty Pakenham, Wellington never remarries
1834
Prime Minister of Great Britain
Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain, 2nd term, November-December. Appointed Prime Minister of Great Britain
Role range: 1834-1834 – 1834-1834
1842
Commander in Chief
Appointed Commander in Chief
Records, sources and methodology
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