Not to be confused with his contemporary, Charles John Napier. Born Whitehall. After succeeding at the battle of Hydrabad, which meant he had conquered Sindh province, he sent a despatch with the single Latin word 'peccavi' - 'I have sinned' (see what he did?). Died at his seat, Oaklands, near Portsmouth.
Not as far as we know related to the other en-statued Napier, Lord Robert.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
General Sir Charles James Napier
Criticised at the time as the "worst piece of sculpture in England".
Co-partner or employee of the South Suburban Gas Company. Served but did not die in WW1.
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
British tribal chief. He led the defence against the invading forces of Julius Caesar in 54 BC. In this second Roman invasion he led an alliance of tribes against Roman forces, but eventually surre...
Actor. Born Daniel Patrick Macnee in Paddington. He served in the Royal Navy in World War II and started his acting career in Canada. He performed in many supporting roles before being cast as John...
