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Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill

British Army general (1772-1842) · Politicians · Died at 70

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General Rowland Hill, 1st Viscount Hill, was a British Army officer and politician who served in the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. Hill became Commander-in-Chief of the Forces in 1828. Well-liked by the soldiers under his command, he was nicknamed "Daddy Hill".

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Hill's coat of arms: Ermine, on a fesse sable a castle triple towered argent[1]Hill's coat of arms: Ermine, on a fesse sable a castle triple towered argent[1]1836 portrait of Hill by William Salter1836 portrait of Hill by William Salter

Awards

Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath
Knight Commander of the Royal Order of the Welfs
Knight Grand Officer of the Order of William
Commander Cross of the Military Order of Maria Theresa
Order of St. George, 2nd class
Grand Cross of the Order of the Tower and Sword
Waterloo Medal
Royal Guelphic Order
Military Order of the Tower and Sword
Military Order of Maria Theresa
Order of Willem

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About this person

Category
Politicians
Type
Politician
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1772 to 1842 · aged 70

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