About Thomas Napier
Lived 1790 – 1863 (aged 73). Thomas Napier was a British military personnel.
General Sir Thomas Erskine Napier (10 May 1790 – 5 July 1863) was a British Army officer who became Commander-in-Chief, Scotland.
Military career Napier was commissioned into the 52nd Regiment of Foot on 3 July 1805. He took part in the Battle of Copenhagen in August 1807, at the Battle of Corunna in January 1809 and at the Battle of Fuentes de Oñoro in May 1811 during the Napoleonic Wars. and from 1857 to his death Colonel of the 71st (Highland) Regiment of Foot.
He was the brother of Admiral Sir Charles Napier.
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Who was Thomas Napier?
British Army officer
When was Thomas Napier born?
Thomas Napier was born on 10 May 1790 in Govan.
When did Thomas Napier die?
Thomas Napier died on 5 July 1863 in Lasswade.
What was Thomas Napier's occupation?
Thomas Napier was a military personnel.
What nationality was Thomas Napier?
Thomas Napier was British.
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· DBpedia: Thomas Napier (British Army officer)
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