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Sir Thomas Picton was a Coalition Commander during the Napoleonic Wars, He died at Waterloo, he was famous for having gone to Waterloo wearing a top hat and civilian clothes, moments before his death, the top hat had saved his life by being destroyed by a cannon ball..
History
Significant Events
Ranks Held
- 1771 - Ensign (12th Regiment of Foot)
- January 1778 - Captain (78th Regiment of Foot)
- 1794 - Major (58th Regiment of Foot)
- 1796 - Lieutenant Colonel
- October 1801 - Brigadier General
- 1808 - Major General
- June 1813 - Lieutenant General

