Viscount Horatio Nelson Nelson

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Viscount Horatio Nelson Nelson

1758–1805

A brilliant and daring Royal Navy commander, he became one of Britain's most famous naval heroes through victories that changed the course of the wars against Revolutionary and Napoleonic France. His life combined battlefield courage, severe wounds, public fame, and a dramatic death at Trafalgar.

2 Audiobooks

The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters

The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol. I. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters

by Viscount Horatio Nelson Nelson

The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol II. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters

The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol II. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished Characters

by Viscount Horatio Nelson Nelson

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Born in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, on 29 September 1758, he entered the navy as a boy and rose through talent, determination, and unusual tactical flair. He became known for acting boldly in battle and for inspiring fierce loyalty in the officers and sailors under his command.

His greatest victories included Cape St Vincent, the Battle of the Nile in 1798, and Copenhagen in 1801. Even after suffering major injuries, including the loss of sight in one eye and the loss of his right arm, he remained one of Britain's most important commanders during the wars with France.

Nelson was killed on 21 October 1805 during the Battle of Trafalgar, the victory most closely linked with his name. His death turned him into a national legend, remembered not only for naval success but also for the force of personality that made him stand out in an age of war.