Hill, Rowland, 1st Viscount Hill (1772–1842)

English general. He commanded the 90th Regiment in Abercromby's Egyptian expedition in 1801 and served throughout the Peninsular War. He captured the forts of Almarez, for which he was made a baron in 1814. He distinguished himself at the battle of Waterloo. Promoted to general in 1825, he succeeded the duke of Wellington in 1828 as commander-in-chief. He was made a viscount in 1842. Hill was born in Prees Hall, near Hawkstone, England.