Charles Napier

British Royal Navy admiral (1786-1860)
Person human Q212700
Charles Napier
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Charles Napier

Summary

Charles Napier is a human[1]. He was born in Falkirk[2]. He was born on March 6, 1786[3]. He passed away in Hampshire[4]. He died on November 6, 1860[5]. He worked as a politician[6], naval officer[7], and writer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Falkirk[2], Charles Napier…
  • Charles Napier died in Hampshire[4].
  • Charles Napier was born on March 6, 1786[3].
  • Charles Napier died on November 6, 1860[5].
  • Charles Napier died on November 5, 1860[10].
  • Charles Napier is buried at Beaulieu Abbey[11].
  • Charles Napier's father was Charles Napier[12].
  • Charles Napier's mother was Christian Hamilton[13].
  • Charles Napier was married to Frances Elizabeth Younghusband[14].
  • A child of Charles Napier was unknown son Napier[15].
  • A child of Charles Napier was Heloise Frances Harriet Napier, Countess of Cape St. Vincent[16].
  • Charles Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[17].
  • Charles Napier worked as a politician[6].
  • Charles Napier worked as a naval officer[7].
  • Charles Napier's professions included writer[8].
  • Charles Napier held the position of member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18].
  • Charles Napier held the position of member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Charles Napier held the position of member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20].
  • Charles Napier held the position of member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21].
  • Charles Napier's education included a stint at Royal High School[22].
  • Charles Napier received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23].
  • Charles Napier received the Order of St. George, 3rd class[24].
  • Charles Napier received the Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[25].
  • Charles Napier is recorded as male[26].
  • Charles Napier's instance of is recorded as human[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Charles Napier was born in Falkirk[2]. He was born on March 6, 1786[3]. His father was he[12]. His mother was Christian Hamilton[13].

Education

Charles Napier's education included a stint at Royal High School[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include politician[6], naval officer[7], and writer[8]. Positions held include member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom[18], a position[28], in United Kingdom[29], founded in 1859[30]; member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom[19], a position[31], in United Kingdom[32], founded in 1857[33]; member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom[20], a position[34], in United Kingdom[35], founded in 1852[36]; and member of the 14th Parliament of the United Kingdom[21], a position[37], in United Kingdom[38], founded in 1841[39].

Recognition

Awards received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23], a grade of an order[40], in United Kingdom[41], founded in 1815[42]; Order of St. George, 3rd class[24], a grade of an order[43], in Russian Empire[44]; and Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[25], a grade of an order[45], in Portugal[46].

Personal Life

Among Charles Napier's spouses was Frances Elizabeth Younghusband[14]. Children include unknown son Napier[15] and Heloise Frances Harriet Napier, Countess of Cape St. Vincent[16]. He was affiliated with the Liberal Party[47].

Death and Burial

Recorded date of death include November 6, 1860[5] and November 5, 1860[10]. Charles Napier passed away in Hampshire[4]. He is buried at Beaulieu Abbey[11].

Why It Matters

Charles Napier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (251 views/month, #7,264 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[48] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[49]

FAQs

Where was Charles Napier born?

Charles Napier's place of birth was 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[12]. Charles Napier's mother was Christian Hamilton[13].

Who was Charles Napier married to?

Charles Napier's spouses include Frances Elizabeth Younghusband[14].

What did Charles Napier do for work?

Charles Napier worked as politician[6], naval officer[7], and writer[8].

Where did Charles Napier go to school?

Charles Napier was educated at Royal High School[22].

What awards did Charles Napier receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[23], Order of St. George, 3rd class[24], and Commander of the Order of the Tower and Sword[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [14] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  7. [17] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  13. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  15. [22] . wikidata.org.
  16. [47] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . Hansard 1803–2005. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Napier, Charles (NBD). wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  20. [11] . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  15. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  16. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [44] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  18. [45] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  19. [46] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [48] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [49] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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    Spouse Frances Elizabeth Younghusband
    Place of birth Falkirk
    Position held member of the 18th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 17th Parliament of the United Kingdom, member of the 16th Parliament of the United Kingdom +1
    Educated at Royal High School
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