The 18th-century English statesman who was twice Prime Minister is Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington. He was born in 1769 and served as Prime Minister of the United Kingdom twice, first from 1828 to 1830 and briefly again in 1834. Wellington was also a prominent military leader, known for his victories in the Napoleonic Wars, including the Battle of Waterloo in 1815. He played a significant role in British politics during the late 18th and early 19th centuries
. Another notable figure who was twice Prime Minister is Sir Robert Peel, who served in the 19th century (1834–1835 and 1841–1846), but he was born in 1788, so his prime ministerial terms were mainly in the 19th century rather than the 18th
. Therefore, the best-known 18th-century English statesman who was twice Prime Minister is Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington
