Indian army officer. Born Ceylon, the son of an army officer. Also served in China and Abyssinia. Field Marshal and Constable of the Tower of London. Died at home 63 Eaton Square.
Not as far as we know related to the other en-statued Napier, General Sir Charles James Napier.
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Robert Napier
{On the front of the plinth:} Robert Napier, Lord Napier of Magdala, GCB, GCS...
Founder of the Royal Air Force. Born Somerset. Aged 20 joined the Second Ba...
We are grateful to Maria A Hessman in the USA, for telling us that her grandf...
Politician and civil administrator. Born in Calcutta. The elder brother of Qu...
