
Charles James Napier
- Active
- Started 1794
About
Major General, Governor of Sindh, and Commander-in-Chief in British India (1782-1853)
Quick Facts
- Name
- Charles James Napier
- Born
- 1782-08-10
- Died
- 1853-08-29
- Occupation
- military officer / writer / army officer / colonial administrator
- Citizenship
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland / Kingdom of Great Britain
- Birthplace
- Palace of Whitehall
Relationships
Spouses & partners
- SpouseElizabeth OakeleyFrom 1827-04
- SpouseAnastasia (?)
- SpouseFrances Maria PhilipsFrom 1835
Family
- FatherGeorge Napier
- MotherSarah Lennox
- SiblingHenry Edward Napier
- SiblingGeorge Thomas Napier
- SiblingWilliam Francis Patrick Napier
Dates reflect listed records; an unspecified end date does not establish current status.
Awards & Nominations
2 received · 0 nominations listed in Wikidata
| Year | Award / category | Result |
|---|---|---|
| — | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Bath | Received |
| — | Army Gold Medal | Received |
Languages
Native language
- English
Spoken, written or signed
- English
Sources & Credits
Wikidata · Q721083 ↗
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