Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier

British diplomat
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Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier
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Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier

Summary

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier is a human[1]. Born in Thirlestane Castle[2], he… he was born on September 15, 1819[3]. He died in Florence[4]. He died on December 19, 1898[5]. He worked as a diplomat[6] and politician[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was born in Thirlestane Castle[2].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier passed away in Florence[4].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was born on September 15, 1819[3].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier died on December 19, 1898[5].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's father was William Napier, 9th Lord Napier[9].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's mother was Eliza Cochrane-Johnstone[10].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was married to Anne Jane Charlotte Lockwood[11].
  • A child of Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was William Napier, 11th Lord Napier[12].
  • A child of Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was John Scott Napier[13].
  • A child of Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was Basil Napier[14].
  • A child of Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was Mark Napier[15].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[16].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier worked as a diplomat[6].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier worked as a politician[7].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held the position of Governor-General of India[17].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held the position of Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Russian Empire[18].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held the position of Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United States[20].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[21].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier held the position of ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Prussia[22].
  • Among Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's employers was Foreign Office[23].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's education included a stint at Trinity College[24].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier received the Order of the Thistle[25].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was a member of Napier Commission[26].
  • Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier is recorded as male[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Thirlestane Castle[2], Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier… he was born on September 15, 1819[3]. His father was William Napier, 9th Lord Napier[9]. His mother was Eliza Cochrane-Johnstone[10].

Education

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was educated at Trinity College[24].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include diplomat[6] and politician[7]. Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was employed by Foreign Office[23]. Positions held include Governor-General of India[17], a historical position[28], in British Raj[29]; Ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the Russian Empire[18], a historical position[30], in Russian Empire[31], founded in 1801[32]; Member of the Privy Council of the United Kingdom[19], a position[33], in United Kingdom[34]; ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to the United States[20], a position[35], in United States[36], founded in 1801[37]; ambassador of the United Kingdom to the Netherlands[21], a position[38], in Netherlands[39]; and ambassador of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland to Prussia[22].

Recognition

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier received the Order of the Thistle[25].

Personal Life

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was married to Anne Jane Charlotte Lockwood[11]. Children include William Napier, 11th Lord Napier[12], 1846–1913[40], of United Kingdom[41]; John Scott Napier[13], 1848–1938[42]; Basil Napier[14], 1850–1874[43]; and Mark Napier[15], a politician[44], 1852–1919[45], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46].

Death and Burial

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier died on December 19, 1898[5]. He died in Florence[4].

Why It Matters

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (31 views/month, #7,270 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[47] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[48]

FAQs

Where was Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier born?

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's place of birth was Thirlestane Castle[2].

Where did Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier die?

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier died in Florence[4].

Who were Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's parents?

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's father was William Napier, 9th Lord Napier[9]. Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's mother was Eliza Cochrane-Johnstone[10].

Who was Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier married to?

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier's spouses include Anne Jane Charlotte Lockwood[11].

What did Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier do for work?

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier worked as diplomat[6] and politician[7].

Where did Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier go to school?

Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier was educated at Trinity College[24].

What awards did Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier receive?

Honors received include Order of the Thistle[25].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [27] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] . Q75653886. wikidata.org.
  5. [10] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [11] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [16] . wikidata.org.
  8. [17] . wikidata.org.
  9. [18] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  10. [19] . wikidata.org.
  11. [20] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  12. [21] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  13. [22] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  18. [24] . wikidata.org.
  19. [6] . wikidata.org.
  20. [7] . Hansard 1803–2005. wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . British Diplomatic Directory (1820-2005). wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . iwm.org.uk. Retrieved . iwm.org.uk. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  23. [26] . wikidata.org.
  24. [3] . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . SNAC. Retrieved . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [47] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [48] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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