EPISODE · Sep 11, 2026 · 14 MIN

When Wellington Fought a Duel: Politics, Pride and Catholic Emancipation

from The Proper British History Podcast: Kings, Queens, Wars, Empire, Politics, Revolutions, Royalty and the Historical Great Britain · host Podily

This episode explores the 1829 duel between the Duke of Wellington—prime minister amid the Catholic emancipation debate—and the Earl of Winchilsea. It examines how personal honour clashed with parliamentary politics, what contemporary evidence reveals about motives, and how the event echoed wider tensions in early‑nineteenth‑century Britain. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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