Henry Edward Napier

British naval officer and historian (1789-1853)
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🏷️ Also known as
en Captain Henry Edward Napier en Henry Edward Napier ar هنري إدوارد نابيير ja ヘンリー・エドワード・ネイピア ru Генри Эдвард Нейпир
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Kindred Britain ID
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UK National Archives ID
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Summary

Henry Edward Napier was born on March 5, 1789[1]. He died on October 13, 1853[2], in London[3]. He worked as a historian[4], naval officer[5], and writer[6].

FAQs

Where did Henry Edward Napier die?

Henry Edward Napier passed away in London[3].

Who were Henry Edward Napier's parents?

Henry Edward Napier's father was George Napier[7]. Henry Edward Napier's mother was Sarah Lennox[8].

Who was Henry Edward Napier married to?

Henry Edward Napier's spouses include Caroline Bennett[9].

What did Henry Edward Napier do for work?

Henry Edward Napier worked as a historian[4], naval officer[5], and writer[6].

Where did Henry Edward Napier go to school?

Henry Edward Napier was educated at Royal Naval Academy[15].

What awards did Henry Edward Napier receive?

Honors received include Fellow of the Royal Society[16].

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  1. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [18] ↑ . The Peerage. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  4. [8] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [9] ↑ . Kindred Britain. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [13] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [10] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  9. [11] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [12] ↑ . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [15] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [4] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [5] ↑ . Napier, Henry Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  14. [6] ↑ . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  15. [16] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  16. [19] ↑ . Napier, Henry Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  17. [20] ↑ . Napier, Henry Edward (NBD). wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  19. [1] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [2] ↑ . SNAC. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
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  28. [28] ↑ . bartleby.com. bartleby.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  29. [29] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  30. [30] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  31. [31] ↑ . Kindred Britain. wikidata.org.
  32. [32] ↑ . Kindred Britain. wikidata.org.
  33. [33] ↑ . Kindred Britain. wikidata.org.
  34. [34] ↑ . Kindred Britain. wikidata.org.
  35. [35] ↑ . Kindred Britain. wikidata.org.
  36. [36] ↑ . wikidata.org.

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