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1785–1860 Ireland

Sir William Francis Patrick Napier (December 7, 1785 – February 12, 1860) was an Irish soldier in the British Army and a military historian.

Ireland
Historians
Journalists

Also known as: Napier, Napier, William Francis Patrick

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That puts it not unto the touch
To win or lose it all.

Napoleon’s troops fought in bright fields, where every helmet caught some gleams of glory; but the British soldier conquered under the cool shade of aristocracy. No honours awaited his daring, no despatch gave his name to the applauses of his countrymen; his life of danger and hardship was uncheered by hope, his death unnoticed.

Peninsular War (1810)

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Quotes and notes from Wikiquote: William Francis Patrick Napier (page history), available under CC BY-SA 4.0.