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Arthur Wellesley, 1st duke of Wellington born 1st of May 1769 Dublin Ireland—died September 14, 1852, Walmer Castle, Kent, England.
He was prime (beef) minister of Great Britain between 1828-30.
Yes rumor has it the dish was made for him to celbrate Wellesley becoming the first Duke of Wellington, commemorating his victory over Napoleon Bonaparte at the Battle of Waterloo in 1815