Richard Sharpe

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Major Richard Sharpe is a fictional character. He carries a sword, a rifle and wears a hat. His storyis set during the Napoleonic wars. Sharpe has a series of sword waving adventures.

Born in London to a poor mother, Sharpe spent most of his youth in the inner city of London, however when he killed a person, he went away to Yorkshire. He then joined the 95th Rifles Divison. Then he saved the Duke of Wellington's life. For this, he was given a field commision to the rank of Leftennant, and put in charge of the "Chosen Men". He then becomes friends with Patrick Harper, another person. They go on to have a really great time and do some neat stuff with swords and shooty things.

In the latest adventure "Sharpe's Challenge", Sharpe and Harper go to India to fight some villians.

John Fitzpatrick is an avid fan of Richard Sharpe.