Alexander Napier

Vicar of Holkham and rector of Egmere. Translator and editor, notably of Boswell
Person human Q85486007
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Alexander Napier

Summary

Alexander Napier is a human[1]. Born in Edinburgh[2], he… he was born on +1814-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Holkham[4]. He died on +1887-08-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a priest[6], editor[7], and translator[8].

Key Facts

  • Alexander Napier was born in Edinburgh[2].
  • Alexander Napier passed away in Holkham[4].
  • Alexander Napier was born on +1814-00-00T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Alexander Napier died on +1887-08-24T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Alexander Napier's father was Macvey Napier[9].
  • Among Alexander Napier's spouses was Robina Cotterill[10].
  • Alexander Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[11].
  • Alexander Napier's professions included priest[6].
  • Alexander Napier's professions included editor[7].
  • Alexander Napier's professions included translator[8].
  • Alexander Napier was educated at Trinity College[12].
  • Alexander Napier is recorded as male[13].
  • Alexander Napier's instance of is recorded as human[14].
  • Alexander Napier's ISNI is recorded as 0000000064010073[15].
  • Alexander Napier's VIAF cluster ID is recorded as 43888260[16].
  • Alexander Napier's Library of Congress authority ID is recorded as no96001522[17].
  • Alexander Napier's family name is recorded as Napier[18].
  • Alexander Napier's given name is recorded as Alexander[19].
  • Alexander Napier's Nationale Thesaurus voor Auteursnamen ID is recorded as 135505089[20].
  • Alexander Napier's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as English[21].
  • Alexander Napier's Cambridge Alumni Database ID is recorded as NPR834A[22].
  • Alexander Napier's National Library of Israel J9U ID is recorded as 987007365016605171[23].
  • Alexander Napier's Archive Site Trinity College Cambridge ID is recorded as napier-alexander-1814-1887-translator-and-editor[24].
  • Alexander Napier's WorldCat Entities ID is recorded as E39PBJgRTv6xxwWwg9K3Q6txjC[25].
  • Alexander Napier's SNARC ID is recorded as Ozorów[26].

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Origins and Family

Alexander Napier's place of birth was Edinburgh[2]. He was born on +1814-00-00T00:00:00Z[3]. His father was Macvey Napier[9].

Education

Alexander Napier's education included a stint at Trinity College[12].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include priest[6], editor[7], and translator[8].

Personal Life

Among Alexander Napier's spouses was Robina Cotterill[10].

Death and Burial

Alexander Napier died on +1887-08-24T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Holkham[4].

FAQs

Where was Alexander Napier born?

Alexander Napier's place of birth was Edinburgh[2].

Where did Alexander Napier die?

Alexander Napier passed away in Holkham[4].

Who were Alexander Napier's parents?

Alexander Napier's father was Macvey Napier[9].

Who was Alexander Napier married to?

Alexander Napier's spouses include Robina Cotterill[10].

What did Alexander Napier do for work?

Alexander Napier worked as priest[6], editor[7], and translator[8].

Where did Alexander Napier go to school?

Alexander Napier was educated at Trinity College[12].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . Napier, Macvey (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  3. [13] . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [12] . Napier, Macvey (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  9. [6] . wikidata.org.
  10. [7] . wikidata.org.
  11. [8] . wikidata.org.
  12. [15] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . wikidata.org.
  15. [3] . Napier, Macvey (DNB00). wikidata.org.
  16. [5] . books.google.com. books.google.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  17. [18] . wikidata.org.
  18. [19] . wikidata.org.
  19. [20] . wikidata.org.
  20. [21] . wikidata.org.
  21. [22] . wikidata.org.
  22. [23] . wikidata.org.
  23. [24] . wikidata.org.
  24. [25] . Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [26] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

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

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