Thomas Picton
Thomas Picton | |
|---|---|
 Portrait of Thomas Picton by William Beechey, c.1815 | |
| Born | 24 August 1758 Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales |
| Died | 18 June 1815 (aged 56) Waterloo, United Kingdom of the Netherlands |
| Buried | St George's, Hanover Square, London (later reburied at St Paul's Cathedral) |
| Allegiance | |
| Branch | British Army |
| Years of service | 1771–1815 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath |
Sir Thomas Picton was a British military officer who lived from 1758 to 1815. He was born in Wales and served in various military campaigns throughout his career. Picton is best known for his role in the Napoleonic Wars, particularly his involvement in the Peninsular War in Spain and Portugal.
References
- ↑ Authoritative sources such as Havard 2004 give his date of birth as 24 August 1758. Older sources sometimes give it as 20 August, and this is the date that appears on the plaque on his birthplace.
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