Charles Napier
Charles Napier was an officer of the British Garrison and one of the regular performers for the English Amateurs ("All the World's a Stage") from 1807 onwards.
Referred to as both Lieutenant Charles Napier and Captain Napier on occasion. (Same person?)
A member of the Royal Artillery. He tended to specialize in young female roles, and performances include The Beaux Stratagem , The Brothers, :
Specifically mentioned for an address written by Captain Frazer, which he read on 8 August, 1807, after a performance of The Beaux Stratagem.
Sources
Fletcher, 1994 pp. 35-53
Bosman, 1928: pp. 72-74, .
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