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Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). Artist: G Adcock
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Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). Artist: G Adcock
Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). The elder brother of Arthur Wellesley, the Duke of Wellington, Richard Colley Wellesley (1760-1842) served as Governor-General of India from 1797 until 1805. He oversaw the defeat of Tippoo Sultan and the ending of French influence in India. He served as Foreign Secretary from 1809-1812 and Lord Lieutenant of Ireland from 1821-1828 and 1833-1834. From Englands Battles by Sea and Land, volume VI, by Lieutenant Colonel William Freke Williams, published by the London Printing and Publishing Company, 1857
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Richard Wellesley, Marquis Wellesley, British politician and colonial administrator, 1813 (c1857). Artist: G Adcock. This print captures the essence of Richard Colley Wellesley, a prominent figure in British history during the 19th century. As the elder brother of Arthur Wellesley, Duke of Wellington, Richard Colley Wellesley held significant positions that shaped the course of Britain's colonial rule. In this portrait, we see a distinguished man seated with an air of authority. His medals proudly displayed on his chest symbolize his achievements as Governor-General of India from 1797 to 1805. During his tenure in India, he successfully defeated Tippoo Sultan and curtailed French influence in the region. Wellesley's political career extended beyond India; he served as Foreign Secretary from 1809 to 1812 and later became Lord Lieutenant of Ireland for two separate terms. His contributions were instrumental in shaping Irish politics during a crucial period. The artist G Adcock skillfully captured every detail with precision and elegance. The monochrome palette adds depth to this remarkable engraving originally created by Thomas Lawrence. This print is part of 'England's Battles by Sea and Land, ' a historical volume published by Lieutenant Colonel William Freke Williams in 1857. As we admire this portrait today, let us remember Richard Colley Wellesley as a statesman who played a vital role in expanding British influence across continents while leaving an indelible mark on history.
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