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General Sir Charles Napier

British general and colonial administrator, a friend.

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Also known as Napier, the late General Sir Charles Napier of Scinde, Sir Charles, General Sir Charles Napier, Sir Charles Napier

First appearance: xxxii various reminiscences

General Sir Charles Napier first appears in 0067 xxxii various reminiscences.

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DODuke of Wellin…LCLord CharlesAVAlexander von …CBCharles BabbageMTMr. TurnstileGSGeneral Sir Charles …

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  • Friends and notable figures
  • European scientific correspondents
  • Protagonist
  • Satirical play characters

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