Life in the UK test practice question · History
Who commanded the British army that defeated Napoleon at Waterloo in 1815?
Answer options
- Admiral Nelson
- The Duke of WellingtonCorrect
- Oliver Cromwell
- Robert Walpole
Answer: The Duke of Wellington
Wellington's army won together with the Prussian army under Blücher. Napoleon gave up power a few days later.
Checked 8 November 2026