Historedia
Person

Pigot

Events
1
Episodes
3
Years
1778

Every event in Historedia whose sources name Pigot, with the role they cite and all of that event’s episodes. This is not a biography, and mentions are grouped by name, so two people with the same name can share this page.

Events and episodes

  1. Battle of Rhode Island

    1778

    Role: British officer harshly criticized by Clinton for failing to await the relief force

    1. August 1778 · Newport, Aquidneck IslandSiege of British-occupied Newport

      Sullivan's Continental and militia forces besieged British troops occupying Newport on Aquidneck Island before choosing to lift the siege.

    2. August 29, 1778 · Aquidneck Island (Rhode Island)Battle of Rhode Island (Battle of Quaker Hill)

      The inconclusive battle was fought on August 29, 1778, with naval bombardment, repulsed assaults, and the 1st Rhode Island Regiment's notable participation.

    3. Night of August 30, 1778 · Aquidneck Island to Bristol and TivertonContinental withdrawal from Aquidneck Island

      After the inconclusive battle, Continental forces withdrew to Bristol and Tiverton on the night of August 30, leaving Aquidneck Island under British control.

Sources

  1. Battle of Rhode Island Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-29