Thomas Picton

Summary

Thomas Picton is a human^[1]. Born in Haverfordwest^[2], he… he was born on August 24, 1758^[3]. He died in Battle of Waterloo^[4]. He died on June 18, 1815^[5]. He worked as a military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (779 views/month, #6,731 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Thomas Picton's place of birth was Haverfordwest^[2].
• Thomas Picton died in Battle of Waterloo^[4].
• Thomas Picton was born on August 24, 1758^[3].
• Thomas Picton died on June 18, 1815^[5].
• Thomas Picton's father was Thomas Picton^[9].
• Thomas Picton's mother was Cecil Powell^[10].
• Thomas Picton held citizenship in Wales^[11].
• Thomas Picton held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland^[12].
• Thomas Picton worked as a military officer^[6].
• Thomas Picton worked as a politician^[7].
• Thomas Picton held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[13].
• Thomas Picton's education included a stint at Haverfordwest Grammar School^[14].
• Thomas Picton received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[15].
• Thomas Picton received the Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[16].
• Thomas Picton received the Army Gold Medal^[17].
• Thomas Picton received the Military Order of the Tower and Sword^[18].
• Thomas Picton is recorded as male^[19].
• Thomas Picton's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Thomas Picton's military branch is recorded as British Army^[21].
• Thomas Picton's Commons category is recorded as Thomas Picton^[22].
• Thomas Picton's military, police or special rank is recorded as general^[23].
• Thomas Picton's military, police or special rank is recorded as lieutenant general^[24].
• Thomas Picton's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir^[25].
• Thomas Picton was part of the conflict French Revolutionary Wars^[26].
• Thomas Picton was part of the conflict Napoleonic Wars^[27].

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Origins and Family

Thomas Picton was born in Haverfordwest^[2]. He was born on August 24, 1758^[3]. His father was he^[9]. His mother was Cecil Powell^[10].

Education

Thomas Picton was educated at Haverfordwest Grammar School^[14].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer^[6] and politician^[7]. Thomas Picton held the position of member of the 5th Parliament of the United Kingdom^[13].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[15], a grade of an order^[28], in United Kingdom^[29], founded in 1815^[30]; Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[16], a grade of an order^[31], in Portugal^[32]; Army Gold Medal^[17], a military decoration^[33], in United Kingdom^[34], founded in 1810^[35]; and Military Order of the Tower and Sword^[18], a military decoration^[36], in Portugal^[37], founded in 1917^[38].

Death and Burial

Thomas Picton died on June 18, 1815^[5]. He died in Battle of Waterloo^[4].

Works and Contributions

Things named for Thomas Picton include Picton^[39], a town^[40], in New Zealand^[41] and Picton, Nueva and Lennox^[42], an island group^[43], in Chile^[44].

Why It Matters

Thomas Picton ranks in the top 0.67% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (779 views/month, #6,731 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 11 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

Entities named for him include Picton^[39], a town^[40], in New Zealand^[41] and Picton, Nueva and Lennox^[42], an island group^[43], in Chile^[44].

FAQs

Where was Thomas Picton born?

Thomas Picton was born in Haverfordwest^[2].

Where did Thomas Picton die?

Thomas Picton passed away in Battle of Waterloo^[4].

Who were Thomas Picton's parents?

Thomas Picton's father was Thomas Picton^[9]. Thomas Picton's mother was Cecil Powell^[10].

What did Thomas Picton do for work?

Thomas Picton worked as military officer^[6] and politician^[7].

Where did Thomas Picton go to school?

Thomas Picton was educated at Haverfordwest Grammar School^[14].

What awards did Thomas Picton receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath^[15], Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword^[16], Army Gold Medal^[17], and Military Order of the Tower and Sword^[18].