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This man’s first military engagement was at the Battle of Boxtel, and he led a combined army to victory at the Battle of Talavera. This man referred to his troops as “scum of the earth” after they looted a retreating army at a battle which followed his successful siege of Badajoz. This victor (-5[1])at the Battle of Vitoria (15[1])was also victorious at the Battle of (*) Assaye and (10[1])was made Governor of Seringapatam during the Fourth (10[1])Anglo-Mysore War. (-5[1])This man fought alongside William of Orange and the Duke of Brunswick at the Battle of Quatre-Bras, which was part of the Hundred Days Campaign. For 10 points, name this British General who led the (10[1])Seventh Coalition to victory by defeating Napoleon (10[1])at the Battle (10[1])of Waterloo. ■END■ (10[1]0[1])

ANSWER: Arthur Wellesley [accept 1st Duke of Wellington]
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