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.
This section lists the memorials where the subject on this page is commemorated:
Robert Napier
{On the front of the plinth:} Robert Napier, Lord Napier of Magdala, GCB, GCS...
Employed at the Holloway bus/tram garage - Pemberton Gardens. Served and was killed in WW1.
Resident of the Central Ward, Hendon who served and died in WW1.
Metropolitan Police Commissioner 1903 - 1918, pioneer of fingerprint identification and saw the introduction of dogs into the force. Born Shadwell. Trained for the Indian Civil Service and went th...
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