Charles Napier
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Summary
Charles Napier was born on March 6, 1786[1], in Falkirk[2]. He died on November 6, 1860[3], in Hampshire[4]. He worked as a politician[5], naval officer[6], and writer[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (496 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Date of death: November 5, 1860[9]
- Place of burial: Beaulieu Abbey[10]
- Father: Charles Napier[11]
- Mother: Christian Hamilton[12]
- Spouse: Frances Elizabeth Younghusband[13]
- Child: unknown son Napier[14], Heloise Frances Harriet Napier, Countess of Cape St. Vincent[15]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16]
- Position held: member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[17], member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20]
- Educated at: Royal High School[21]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Order of St. George, 3rd class[23], Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Member of political party: Liberal Party[26]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[27]
- Commons category: Charles John Napier[28]
- Military, police or special rank: admiral[29], Rear-Admiral of the Blue[30], Vice-Admiral of the Blue[31]
- Participated in conflict: Napoleonic Wars[32], War of 1812[33], Liberal Wars[34], Second Egyptian-Ottoman War[35], Crimean War[36]
- Family name: Napier[37]
- Given name: Charles[38]
- Topic's main category: Category:Charles John Napier[39]
- Commons gallery: Charles John Napier[40]
- Work location: London[41]
- Depicted by: Sir Charles Napier, 1786 - 1860. Admiral[42], Bust of Charles Napier, Argostoli[43]
- Described by source: Svensk uppslagsbok[44], Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[45], Small Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[46], Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[47], A Naval Biographical Dictionary[48], New Encyclopedic Dictionary[49], Sytin Military Encyclopedia[50], The Nuttall Encyclopædia[51], Library of the World's Best Literature[52], Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[53]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[54]
- Name in native language: Charles John Napier[55]
Why It Matters
Charles Napier has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[56] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[57]
FAQs
Where was Charles Napier born?
Charles Napier was born in Falkirk[2].
Where did Charles Napier die?
Charles Napier died in Hampshire[4].
Who were Charles Napier's parents?
Charles Napier's father was Charles Napier[11]. Charles Napier's mother was Christian Hamilton[12].
Who was Charles Napier married to?
Charles Napier's spouses include Frances Elizabeth Younghusband[13].
What did Charles Napier do for work?
Charles Napier worked as a politician[5], naval officer[6], and writer[7].
Where did Charles Napier go to school?
Charles Napier was educated at Royal High School[21].
What awards did Charles Napier receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[22], Order of St. George, 3rd class[23], and Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[24].