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    Which Spanish general was called the Iron Duke long before Wellington?

    Question #87234. Asked by Flem-ish. (Oct 13 07 3:39 AM)


    zbeckabee

    		Two dukes, both military officers, were nicknamed the "Iron Duke" during their lifetimes:

    Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington AND

    Fernando Álvarez de Toledo, Duke of Alva


    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fernando_%C3%81lvarez_de_Toledo%2C_Duke_of_Alva

    Oct 13 07, 4:00 AM

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