Alexander Dickson (British Army officer)
Sir Alexander Dickson | |
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| Born | 3 June 1777 Sydenham House, Roxburghshire |
| Died | 22 April 1840 (aged 62) London |
| Buried | Plumstead old churchyard, Plumstead, Middlesex |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service | British Army |
| Years of service | 1793–1840 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath Knight Commander of the Royal Guelphic Order |
| Relations | General Sir Collingwood Dickson (son) |
Major General Sir Alexander Dickson GCB KCH FRGS (3 June 1777 – 22 April 1840) was a British Army officer who served in the artillery. He fought at many battles during the Napoleonic Wars. Arthur Wellesley, 1st Duke of Wellington had the highest opinion of his abilities and made him the effective commander of his army's artillery during the latter part of the Peninsular War.