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Hugh Halkett
General Baron Hugh Halkett, GCH, CB, (30 August 1783 in Musselburgh – 10 December 1863 in Hanover, Germany) was a British soldier during the Napoleonic Wars and later a general of infantry in the Hanoverian service.
Early career.
Halkett was born in Musselburgh, Scotland. He was second son of Major-General F. G. Halkett and brother of Lieutenant General Colin Halkett.
From 1798 to 1801, Halkett served in India in the Scottish Brigade, which his father had been instrumental in
Halkett
Halkett / Halket is a Scottish surname of English (Anglo-Norman) origin. Notable people with the surname include:
- Alex Halkett (1881–1917), Scottish footballer
- Anne Halkett (1623–1699), English religious writer and autobiographer
- Colin Halkett (1774–1856), British army officer
- Hugh Halkett (1783–1863), British soldier
- John Halkett (disambiguation)
- Sir Peter Halkett, 6th Baronet (1765–1839), senior Royal Navy officer
- Peter Halkett, designer of the