dr. william henry pigou, also known as dr. william henry pigou, was an english surgeon and pioneer photographer in india. he was born in amiens, france in 1818 and died in 1858. pigou was of huguenot derivation and his family originated from amiens in france. the surname pigou is related to pique or pike, and the pigou arms consist of three pike heads. early life and career pigou served in the indian medical service in bombay from 1841-1858 and succeeded thomas biggs as official government photographer, bombay presidency in 1856-1857. he spent 1856-1857 working for the colonial government rec…