Charles James Napier

Major General, Governor of Sindh, and Commander-in-Chief in British India (1782-1853)
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Charles James Napier

Summary

Charles James Napier is a human[1]. Born in Palace of Whitehall[2], he… he was born on August 10, 1782[3]. He died in Portsmouth[4]. He died on August 29, 1853[5]. He worked as a military officer[6], writer[7], army officer[8], and colonial administrator[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Palace of Whitehall[2], Charles James Napier…
  • Charles James Napier passed away in Portsmouth[4].
  • Charles James Napier was born on August 10, 1782[3].
  • Charles James Napier died on August 29, 1853[5].
  • Charles James Napier's father was George Napier[11].
  • Charles James Napier's mother was Sarah Lennox[12].
  • Charles James Napier was married to Elizabeth Oakeley[13].
  • Charles James Napier was married to Anastasia (?)[14].
  • Charles James Napier was married to Frances Philipps[15].
  • A child of Charles James Napier was Susan Napier[16].
  • A child of Charles James Napier was Emily Cephalonia Napier[17].
  • A child of Charles James Napier was Susan Sarah Napier[18].
  • Charles James Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[19].
  • Charles James Napier held citizenship in Kingdom of Great Britain[20].
  • English was Charles James Napier's native language[21].
  • Charles James Napier worked as a military officer[6].
  • Charles James Napier worked as a writer[7].
  • Charles James Napier's professions included army officer[8].
  • Charles James Napier worked as a colonial administrator[9].
  • Charles James Napier held the position of Commissioners of Sind[22].
  • Charles James Napier received the Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Charles James Napier received the Army Gold Medal[24].
  • Charles James Napier is recorded as male[25].
  • Charles James Napier's instance of is recorded as human[26].
  • Charles James Napier's military branch is recorded as infantry[27].

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Origins and Family

Charles James Napier's place of birth was Palace of Whitehall[2]. He was born on August 10, 1782[3]. His father was George Napier[11]. His mother was Sarah Lennox[12]. English was his native language[21].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military officer[6], writer[7], army officer[8], and colonial administrator[9]. Charles James Napier held the position of Commissioners of Sind[22].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1815[30] and Army Gold Medal[24], a military decoration[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1810[33].

Personal Life

Spouses include Elizabeth Oakeley[13]; Anastasia (?)[14]; and Frances Philipps[15], 1797–1872[34]. Children include Susan Napier[16], 1822–1894[35]; Emily Cephalonia Napier[17]; and Susan Sarah Napier[18].

Death and Burial

Charles James Napier died on August 29, 1853[5]. He passed away in Portsmouth[4].

Why It Matters

Charles James Napier ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139 views/month, #7,177 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[36] He is known by 14 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was Charles James Napier born?

Charles James Napier was born in Palace of Whitehall[2].

Where did Charles James Napier die?

Charles James Napier passed away in Portsmouth[4].

Who were Charles James Napier's parents?

Charles James Napier's father was George Napier[11]. Charles James Napier's mother was Sarah Lennox[12].

Who was Charles James Napier married to?

Charles James Napier's spouses include Elizabeth Oakeley[13], Anastasia (?)[14], and Frances Philipps[15].

What did Charles James Napier do for work?

Charles James Napier worked as military officer[6], writer[7], army officer[8], and colonial administrator[9].

What awards did Charles James Napier receive?

Honors received include Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath[23] and Army Gold Medal[24].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [25] . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [13] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . Q24466548. wikidata.org.
  10. [20] . Q44723030. wikidata.org.
  11. [26] . Q24466548. wikidata.org.
  12. [22] . wikidata.org.
  13. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [21] . Q44723030. wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [27] . Q24466548. wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Benezit Dictionary of Artists. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [36] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [37] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Writing language English
    Place of birth Palace of Whitehall
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    Allegiance British Empire
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