William Napier (lawyer)
William Napier | |
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| 1st Lieutenant-Governor of Labuan | |
| In office 1848–1850 | |
| Governor | James Brooke |
| Preceded by | Newly created |
| Succeeded by | John Scott |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1804 Scotland |
| Died | 1879 (aged 74–75) England |
| Spouse |
Maria Frances Vernon
(m. 1844–1879) |
| Domestic partner | Unknown Malacca woman (1828–1831) |
| Children |
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| Parents |
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| Relatives | David Skene Napier (brother) |
| Residence(s) | London, England |
| Occupation | lawyer, newspaper editor |
| Profession | law |
| Known for | First lawyer in Singapore |
| Committees | Straits Settlements Association (Chairman) |
| Other names | Royal Billy |
William "Royal Billy" Napier (1804–1879), was a Scottish lawyer and newspaper editor who primarily developed his career in Singapore, and was also the first Lieutenant-Governor of Labuan from 1848 to 1850.