Pieneman - General Sir George Cooke

APSLEY HOUSE, London. General Sir George Cooke (1768-1837) sketched by Jan Willem PIENEMAN in 1821 (WM 1478-1948). In 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo, Major-General Cooke commanded 1st Division (Foot Guards), who successfully defended the Chateau of Hougoumont theroughout the day. He lost his right arm during the battle

1768 1837 1768-1837 1815 1821 Apsley Commanded Cooke Defended Hougoumont Major General Major-general Pieneman Sketched Successfully Waterloo

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