Horatio Nelson

Horatio Nelson

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Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was a British naval officer and a prominent figure in naval history, celebrated for his leadership in the Napoleonic Wars. He is best known for his victories at the Battles of the Nile and Trafalgar. Although he was unable to prevent the execution of Edward Despard, he was reportedly moved by the plight of Despard and his wife, reflecting the complexities of personal and political loyalties during his era.

Born on Sep 29, 1758 (266 years old)

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Greece Greece: He led the British navy to a remarkable victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. 9

Winston Churchill Tom Holland Dominic Sandbrook Ronald Reagan Clement Attlee William Gladstone Richard Nixon Farina Alessandro Moreschi Jose Figueres Benjamin Lay Abraham Petrovich Gannibal Emma Hamilton
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Italy Italy: Horatio Nelson was a key commander during the Battle of Trafalgar, leading the British fleet to victory. 9

Pierre Charles Silvestre De Villeneuve Thomas Venning James Clephan Benjamin Reed Zaricor
Corriere della Sera: All'asta una bandiera britannica della battaglia di Trafalgar: verrà venduta ad almeno mezzo milione di sterline

Ireland Ireland: Horatio Nelson was a post-captain in command of the frigate HMS Hinchinbrook during the naval expedition to Nicaragua. 7

Edward Marcus Despard Catherine Despard John Macnamara
The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: the Irish officer who served in the British army but was executed as a revolutionary – The Irish Times