Pierre Cuillier-Perron

Pierre Cuillier-Perron (1753 to 1755–1834) was a French military adventurer active in India.

Born Pierre Cuillier (or Cuellier) at Luceau near Château-du-Loir was the son of a cloth merchant.

After the Battle of Ujjain (1801) he refused to send his troops to the aid of Scindia.

In the battles of Delhi, Laswari, Ally Ghur (now Aligarh) and Assaye, Perron's battalions were completely destroyed by Lord Lake and Sir Arthur Wellesley.

Sir Shah Sulaiman Hall's main Building, which currently serves as the Provost Office (Administrative Block), was built by him in year 1802.

Madeleine Perron in 1817. 1st wife of General Pierre Cuillier-Perron. Married at Delhi on 16th December 1782. Sister of Major Louis Derridon.