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General Sir Hugh Halkett (1783-1863)

Updated Jun 26, 2025
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General Sir Hugh Halkett (1783-1863)
Highly decorated soldier and diplomat. At the time of the Battle of Waterloo he commanded the 3rd Hanoverian Brigade in the 2nd British Division. Distinguished himself by taking prisoner French General Cambronne, Commander of the 2nd Chassseurs of the French Imperial Guard.

Received knighthood - English Order of the Bath in 1515. In 1862 became Baron von Halkett - a perpetual baronship to the Kingdom of Hanover.
Date & Place: Not specified or unknown.
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Sadly, Fred Halkett passed away in December, 2006. Fred was a good friend to genealogy and very proud of his own family history. While you will no longer be able to contact him for further information, his submissions and his Family Space will be available for research. The AncientFaces family misses Fred - our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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