Alexander Napier

Scottish politician and diplomat (died c. 1473)
Person human Q4719732
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Alexander Napier

Summary

Alexander Napier is a human[1]. He died on +1470-01-01T00:00:00Z[2]. He worked as a diplomat[3] and politician[4]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

Key Facts

  • Alexander Napier died on +1470-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].
  • Alexander Napier's father was Alexander Napier, 1st of Merchistoun[6].
  • Among Alexander Napier's spouses was Elizabeth Lauder[7].
  • A child of Alexander Napier was Janet Napier[8].
  • A child of Alexander Napier was John Napier, 3rd of Merchistoun[9].
  • Alexander Napier held citizenship in Kingdom of Scotland[10].
  • Alexander Napier worked as a diplomat[3].
  • Alexander Napier's professions included politician[4].
  • Alexander Napier held the position of ambassador of Scotland to England[11].
  • Alexander Napier is recorded as male[12].
  • Alexander Napier's instance of is recorded as human[13].
  • Alexander Napier's military, police or special rank is recorded as admiral[14].
  • Alexander Napier's honorific prefix is recorded as Sir[15].
  • Alexander Napier's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/0nb1rdg[16].
  • Alexander Napier's family name is recorded as Napier[17].
  • Alexander Napier's given name is recorded as Alexander[18].
  • Alexander Napier's described by source is recorded as Dictionary of National Biography, 1885–1900[19].
  • Alexander Napier's Oxford Dictionary of National Biography ID is recorded as 19742[20].
  • Alexander Napier's genealogics.org person ID is recorded as I00117090[21].
  • Alexander Napier's WikiTree person ID is recorded as Napier-443[22].
  • Alexander Napier's The Peerage person ID is recorded as p53951.htm#i539504[23].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Napier's father was he, 1st of Merchistoun[6].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[3] and politician[4]. Alexander Napier held the position of ambassador of Scotland to England[11].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Napier's spouses was Elizabeth Lauder[7]. Children include Janet Napier[8] and John Napier, 3rd of Merchistoun[9].

Death and Burial

Alexander Napier died on +1470-01-01T00:00:00Z[2].

Why It Matters

Alexander Napier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (4 views/month, #7,300 of 1,000,298).[5]

FAQs

Who were Alexander Napier's parents?

Alexander Napier's father was Alexander Napier, 1st of Merchistoun[6].

Who was Alexander Napier married to?

Alexander Napier's spouses include Elizabeth Lauder[7].

What did Alexander Napier do for work?

Alexander Napier worked as diplomat[3] and politician[4].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [10] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [8] . wikidata.org.
  8. [9] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [3] . wikidata.org.
  10. [4] . wikidata.org.
  11. [14] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [2] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . wikidata.org.
  15. [17] . wikidata.org.
  16. [18] . wikidata.org.
  17. [19] . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [5] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.

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