William Napier

William Napier may refer to:

  • William Ewart Napier (1881–1952), American chess master
  • William Francis Patrick Napier (1785–1860), British soldier and military historian
  • William M. Napier (born 1940), author, also known as Bill Napier
  • William Napier, 9th Lord Napier (1786–1834), Royal Navy officer, politician and diplomat
  • William Napier (novelist), historical novelist pseudonym of Christopher Hart
  • William Napier (VC) (1828–1908), English recipient of the Victoria Cross
  • William Napier (admiral) (1877–1951), British admiral
  • William Napier (British Army officer) (1818–1903), British general

Famous quotes containing the word napier:

    “The greatest impediments to changes in our traditional roles seem to lie not in the visible world of conscious intent, but in the murky realm of the unconscious mind.”
    —Augustus Y. Napier (20th century)