Robert Napier

Robert Napier may refer to:

  • Robert Napier (engineer) (1791-1876), Scottish marine engineer
  • Sir Robert Napier (judge) (died 1615), English judge, Member of Parliament, Chief Baron of the Exchequer in Ireland
  • Sir Robert Napier, 1st Baronet, of Luton Hoo (1560-1637), English merchant
  • Sir Robert Napier, 2nd Baronet (c. 1603-1661), his son, Member of Parliament
  • Robert Napier, 1st Baron Napier of Magdala (1810-1890), British Field Marshal
  • The Robert Napier School, Gillingham, Kent
  • Sir Robert Napier, 1st Baronet, of Punknoll

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