George Thomas Napier

George Thomas Napier

Sir George Thomas Napier (* 30. Juni 1784; † 15. September 1855 in Genf) war ein britischer Generalleutnant.

Napier war Adjutant des Generals Moore beim Rückzug nach La Coruña. Zwischen 1837 und 1844 war Napier Gouverneur des Kaplandes.

George Thomas Napier war der Sohn von Oberst George Napier und der Bruder von Charles James Napier.

Literatur

  • Passages in the early military life of General Sir George T. Napier, K.C.B. Written by himself. Edited by his son General W. C. E. Napier. John Murray, London, 1884 (2nd edition: ebenda 1886).

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