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Sir Thomas Picton

Sir Thomas Picton
Born: 1758
Place of Birth: Pembrokeshire
 

Famous For: The hero of the Battle of Waterloo

Biography: He began his career as Governor of Trinidad, but he famously distinguished himself in the Napoleonic wars, where he commanded the Fighting Division in the Peninsular Campaign.

He was killed at the Battle of Waterloo and is the only Welshman to be buried at St Paul's Cathedral.



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