Lord Charles Wellesley aged 50 in 1858. When his older brother, Arthur Wellesley, 2nd Duke of Wellington, died in 1884 with no heirs, Lord Charles's second child, Henry Wellesley (as the oldest surviving son) inherited his uncle's dukedom as Duke of Wellington. When Henry also died childless in 1900, the peerage passed to Lord Charles’ second son Arthur Wellesley, Henry's brother. Lord Charles Wellesley Major-General Lord Charles Wellesley (16 January 1808 – 9 October 1858) was a British politician, soldier and courtier. He was the second son of Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, and Catherine Pakenham. He was educated at Eton College.
Wellesley Symphony Orchestra Wellesley Symphony Orchestra The Wellesley Symphony Orchestra is an amateur American orchestra based in Wellesley, Massachusetts. It has presented classical, pops, and family concerts since 1948. The Music Director is Max Hobart. The Wellesley Symphony Performs primarily classical works, presenting six concerts each season, including a family concert, with players from the Wellesley Public Schools, and a holiday pops concert. Soloists have included players from the Boston Symphony Orchestra and well known musicians from the Boston area. The Wellesley Symphony is Orchestra-in-Residence at MassBay Community College. Max Hobart has served as Music Director since 1993. The Wellesley Symphony was founded