Background
Robert Pigot was born in London, England in 1720.
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In 1758 Pigot was Major in the 10th Regiment of Foot. In 1764 he was Lieutenant Colonel. From 1769 to 1775 he was the commander of the 38th Regiment of Foot.
He was appointed Warden of the Mint from August, 1771 until his death.
On 17 June 1775 he commanded the left flank of the British assault in the Battle of Bunker Hill. On 9 July he was Colonel in the 55th Regiment of Foot.
He was promoted to the permanent grade of Colonel for his bravery in the battle of Bunker Hill. He was made a Major General in 1777.
Pigot was placed in command in Rhode Island and made a Lieutenant General in 1782.
In the Battle of Rhode Island he fought with 3,000 men against 5,000 men under General John Sullivan. On 8 February he resigned and died 1 August 1796 in Stafford, England.
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He also served as a Member of Parliament for Wallingford from 1768 to 1772.
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United Kingdom