Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington War, where he earned his fame, his army lacked the numbers for a strategically offensive posture. This commonly used nickname originally related to his consistent political resolve rather than to any particular incident. In various cases its editorial use appears to be disparaging. It is likely that its use became more widespread after an incident in 1832 in which he installed metal shutters to prevent rioters breaking windows at Apsley House. The term may have been made increasingly popular by "Punch" cartoons published in 1844–45. Wellington had various other nicknames: In addition: Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington Arthur Wellesley,
Arthur Wellesley Hughes Arthur Wellesley Hughes Arthur Wellesley Hughes (1870–1950) was a Canadian musician and composer. Born in Kingston, Ontario, he separated from his family at a young age, spending many years in the United States as an itinerant circus musician. He was a performer on piano, calliope, and alto horn. His circus associations on record include: Mighty Haag Circus, Downie & Wheeler Circus (1912); Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus (1922); Sells-Floto Circus (1923); and Ringling Bros & Barnum & Bailey Combined Shows (1924-26). He was with Robbins Bros. Circus (1928–29) whence his "Robbins Bros. Triumphal March" arose, and Miller Bros. 101 Ranch Wild West Show,