William Francis Patrick Napier

Irish soldier in the British Army and military historian (1785-1860)
Person human Q637730
William Francis Patrick Napier
From English Battles and Sieges in the Peninsula. Extracted from his “Peninsula War” by Lieut.-Gen. William Napier, K.C.B., 1855 · Public Domain · Wikimedia
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William Francis Patrick Napier

Summary

William Francis Patrick Napier is a human[1]. Born in Celbridge[2], he… he was born on December 7, 1785[3]. He passed away in Clapham[4]. He died on February 12, 1860[5]. He worked as a military personnel[6], writer[7], military historian[8], and military commander[9]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • William Francis Patrick Napier's place of birth was Celbridge[2].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier passed away in Clapham[4].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier was born on December 7, 1785[3].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier was born on December 17, 1785[11].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier died on February 12, 1860[5].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[12].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's father was George Napier[13].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's mother was Sarah Lennox[14].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier was married to Caroline Amelia Fox[15].
  • A child of William Francis Patrick Napier was Elizabeth Marianne Napier[16].
  • A child of William Francis Patrick Napier was Louisa Augusta Napier[17].
  • A child of William Francis Patrick Napier was Pamela Adelaide Napier[18].
  • A child of William Francis Patrick Napier was John Moore Napier[19].
  • A child of William Francis Patrick Napier was Norah Creina Blanche Napier[20].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
  • English was William Francis Patrick Napier's native language[22].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's professions included military personnel[6].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's professions included writer[7].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier worked as a military historian[8].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's professions included military commander[9].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's field of work was military affairs[23].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's field of work was military history[24].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier is recorded as male[26].
  • William Francis Patrick Napier's instance of is recorded as human[27].

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Origins and Family

William Francis Patrick Napier was born in Celbridge[2]. Recorded date of birth include December 7, 1785[3] and December 17, 1785[11]. His father was George Napier[13]. His mother was Sarah Lennox[14]. English was his native language[22].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include military personnel[6], writer[7], military historian[8], and military commander[9]. Fields of work include military affairs[23], a concept[28] and military history[24], an academic discipline[29].

Recognition

William Francis Patrick Napier received the Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].

Personal Life

William Francis Patrick Napier was married to Caroline Amelia Fox[15]. Children include Elizabeth Marianne Napier[16], 1824–1899[30]; Louisa Augusta Napier[17]; Pamela Adelaide Napier[18], 1823–1910[31]; John Moore Napier[19], 1816–1867[32]; and Norah Creina Blanche Napier[20], 1827–1897[33].

Death and Burial

William Francis Patrick Napier died on February 12, 1860[5]. He died in Clapham[4]. He is buried at West Norwood Cemetery[12].

Why It Matters

William Francis Patrick Napier ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,290 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]

FAQs

Where was William Francis Patrick Napier born?

William Francis Patrick Napier was born in Celbridge[2].

Where did William Francis Patrick Napier die?

William Francis Patrick Napier died in Clapham[4].

Who were William Francis Patrick Napier's parents?

William Francis Patrick Napier's father was George Napier[13]. William Francis Patrick Napier's mother was Sarah Lennox[14].

Who was William Francis Patrick Napier married to?

William Francis Patrick Napier's spouses include Caroline Amelia Fox[15].

What did William Francis Patrick Napier do for work?

William Francis Patrick Napier worked as military personnel[6], writer[7], military historian[8], and military commander[9].

What awards did William Francis Patrick Napier receive?

Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[25].

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [26] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [13] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  5. [14] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  6. [15] . Q75653886. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  7. [21] . wikidata.org.
  8. [27] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  10. [17] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  11. [18] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  12. [19] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  13. [20] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [24] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [22] . wikidata.org.
  17. [6] . wikidata.org.
  18. [7] . Library of the World's Best Literature. wikidata.org.
  19. [8] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [12] . wikidata.org.
  22. [25] . wikidata.org.
  23. [3] . wikidata.org.
  24. [11] . The Peerage. wikidata.org.
  25. [5] . BnF authorities. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

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

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  1. 13d ago · KrBot bot · 2026-05-22 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, writer, military historian +1
    Military, police or special rank general, lieutenant general
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  2. 14d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation military personnel, writer, military historian +1
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