Portrait of General Sir George Cooke, British soldier, 1821. Artist: Jan Willem Pieneman.

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Portrait of General Sir George Cooke, British soldier, 1821. In 1815 at the Battle of Waterloo, Major-General Cooke (1768-1837) commanded 1st Division (Foot Guards), who successfully defended the Chateau of Hougoumont theroughout the day. He lost his right arm during the battle. From the collection of Apsley House, London.

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