Field Marshal Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington, was a British Army officer and statesman. A leading figure in early-19th-century British politics, Wellesley served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and as Commander-in-Chief of the Forces.
British troops under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeat a Danish militia outside Copenhagen in the Battle of Køge.
On August 29, in the year 1807, British troops under Sir Arthur Wellesley defeat a Danish militia outside Copenhagen in the Battle of Køge. This event is recorded as a Historical Events event in the history of August 29, a notable event in this corner of history.
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- This event took place on August 29, 1807 (AD era).
- It is categorised as a Historical Events event in recorded history.
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- Wikipedia source last updated on 3 August 2026.
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