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Sir Charles James Napier (1782–1853)
Napier, Charles James, Sir. An English soldier and military writer; born in London, Aug. 10, 1782; died on Aug. 29, 1853. He had a very distinguished military career, and wrote important books based on his experiences; including ‘Lights and Shades of Military Life’ (2d ed. 1853), and ‘Letter on the Defense of England by Corps of Volunteers and Militia’ (1852).