{On the front of the plinth:}
Charles James Napier, General.
Born MDCCLXXXII. {1782}
Died MDCCCLIII. {1853}
Erected by public subscription. The most numerous contributors being private soldiers.
Criticised at the time as the "worst piece of sculpture in England".
WC2, Trafalgar Square
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