William Napier may refer to: *

William Ewart Napier William Ewart Napier (17 January 1881, in East Dulwich, Surrey – 6 September 1952, in Washington, D.C.) was an American chess master of English birth. Life William Napier's parents emigrated to the United States when he was five years old. ...

(1881–1952), American chess master *

William Francis Patrick Napier General Sir William Francis Patrick Napier KCB (7 December 178512 February 1860) was a British soldier in the British Army and a military historian. Early life Napier was born at Celbridge, County Kildare, the third son of Colonel George Napier ...

(1785–1860), British soldier and military historian *

William Napier (astronomer) William M. Napier (born 29 June 1940 in Perth, Scotland) is the author of five high tech thriller novels and a number of nonfiction science books. Career He received his Bachelor of Science degree in 1963 and his Doctor of Philosophy degree ...

(born 1940), astronomer and author *

William Napier, 9th Lord Napier William John Napier, 9th Lord Napier, Baron Napier () FRSE (13 October 1786 – 11 October 1834) was a British Royal Navy officer and trade envoy in China. Early life Napier was born in Kinsale, Ireland, on 13 October 1786.Laughton, J. K.. "N ...

(1786–1834), Royal Navy officer, politician and diplomat * William Napier (novelist), historical novelist pseudonym of Christopher Hart * William Napier (VC) (1828–1908), English recipient of the Victoria Cross * William Napier (Royal Navy officer) (1877–1951), British admiral *

William Craig Emilius Napier Major-General William Craig Emilius Napier (18 March 1818 – 23 September 1903) was a British Army officer who became Governor of the Royal Military College, Sandhurst. Military career Born the son of Lieutenant-General Sir George Thomas Napier ...

(1818–1903), British general *

William Napier (lawyer) William "Royal Billy" Napier (1804–1879), was a Scottish lawyer and newspaper editor who primarily developed his career in Singapore, and was also the first Lieutenant-Governor of Labuan from 1848 to 1850. History At least two of Macvey Napi ...

(1804–1879), Singapore lawyer and newspaper editor; Lieutenant-Governor of Labuan *

William Joseph Napier William Joseph Napier (1857 – 28 November 1925) was a Liberal Party Member of Parliament for City Auckland (1899–1902) in New Zealand. Early life Napier was born in Ireland and arrived in New Zealand when he was five years old. He was educ ...

(1857–1925), member of parliament for Auckland, New Zealand *

William Napier, 11th Lord Napier William John George Napier, 11th Lord Napier, 2nd Baron Ettrick (1846–1913) was a British peer. Family William John George Napier was the son of Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier Francis Napier, 10th Lord Napier and 1st Baron Ettrick, (15 Se ...

(1846–1913), British peer * William Napier, 13th Lord Napier (1900–1954), Scottish soldier and courtier *

William Napier, 7th Lord Napier William Napier, 7th Lord Napier (1730–1775) was a Scottish peer. Family William Napier was the son of Francis Napier, 6th Lord Napier and Henrietta Hope (daughter of Charles Hope, 1st Earl of Hopetoun and Henrietta Hope, Countess of Hopetoun) ...

(1730–1775), Scottish peer *

Sir William Napier, 3rd Baronet Lieutenant Colonel Sir William Lennox Napier, 3rd Baronet of Merrion Square (12 October 1867 – 13 August 1915) was a British baronet and soldier. Career Napier joined the Sussex Artillery Volunteers in 1888. He was commander of the 7th Battalio ...

(1867–1915), British baronet and soldier

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