Memorial

Statue: Sir Charles Napier statue

Inscription

{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

This section lists the subjects commemorated on the memorial on this page:
Sir Charles Napier statue

Not to be confused with his contemporary, Charles John Napier. Born Whitehall...

This section lists the subjects who helped to create/erect the memorial on this page:
Sir Charles Napier statue

Portrait sculptor and medallist. Born Staines. Died at home home, Acton Gre...

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