Horatio Nelson,
1st Viscount Nelson, KB September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer
famous for
his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational
leadership and
superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive naval
victories. He was
wounded several times in combat, losing one arm and the sight in one eye. Of his several victories, the
best known and
most notable was the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was shot and killed.
Nelson was born into a moderately prosperous Norfolk family and joined the navy through the influence
of his uncle,
Maurice Suckling. He rose rapidly through the ranks and served with leading naval commanders of the
period before
obtaining his own command in 1778. He developed a reputation in the service through his personal
valour and firm
grasp of tactics but suffered periods of illness and unemployment after the end of the American War of
Independence. The outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars allowed Nelson to return to service,
where he was
particularly active in the Mediterranean. He fought in several minor engagements off Toulon and was
important in the
capture of Corsica and subsequent diplomatic duties with the Italian states. In 1797, he distinguished
himself while in
command of HMS Captain at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Shortly after the battle, Nelson took part in the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where his attack was
defeated and he
was badly wounded, losing his right arm, and was forced to return to England to recuperate. The
following year, he won
a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile and remained in the Mediterranean to support
the Kingdom
of Naples against a French invasion. In 1801, he was dispatched to the Baltic and won another victory,
this time over
the Danes at the Battle of Copenhagen. He subsequently commanded the blockade of the French and
Spanish fleets
at Toulon and, after their escape, chased them to the West Indies and back but failed to bring them to
battle. After a
brief return to England, he took over the Cádiz blockade in 1805. On 21 October 1805, the
Franco-Spanish fleet came
out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle was Britain's greatest
naval victory,
but during the action Nelson was fatally wounded by a French sniper. His body was brought back to
England where he
was accorded a state funeral.
Nelson's death at Trafalgar secured his position as one of Britain's most heroic figures. Numerous
monuments,
including Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, have been created in his memory and his legacy
remains
Nelson received orders on 23 October to take the newly refitted Albemarle to sea. He was instructed to
collect an
inbound convoy of the Russia Company at Elsinore, and escort them back to Britain. For this operation,
the Admiralty
placed the frigates HMS Argo and HMS Enterprise under his command. Nelson successfully organised
the convoy and
escorted it into British waters. He then left the convoy to return to port, but severe storms hampered
him Gales almost
wrecked Albemarle as she was a poorly designed ship and an earlier accident had left her damaged, but
Nelson
eventually brought her into Portsmouth in February 1782.There the Admiralty ordered him to fit the
Albemarle for sea
and join the escort for a convoy collecting at Cork to sail for Quebec.Nelson arrived off Newfoundland
with the convoy
in late May, then detached on a cruise to hunt American privateers. Nelson was generally unsuccessful;
he succeeded
only in retaking several captured British merchant ships and capturing a number of small fishing boats
and assorted
craft. In August he had a narrow escape from a far superior French force under Louis-Philippe de
Vaudreuil, only
evading them after a prolonged cha Nelson arrived at Quebec on 18 September. He sailed again as part
of the escort
for a convoy to New York. He arrived in mid-November and reported to Admiral Samuel Hood,
commander of the New
York station.At Nelson's request, Hood transferred him to his fleet and Albemarle sailed in company with
Hood, bound
for the West Indies. On their arrival, the British fleet took up position off Jamaica to await the arrival of
de Vaudreuil's
force. Nelson and the Albemarle were ordered to scout the numerous passages for signs of the enemy,
but it became
clear by early 1783 that the French had eluded Hood.During his scouting operations, Nelson had
developed a plan to
assault the French garrison of the Turks Islands. Commanding a small flotilla of frigates and smaller
vessels, he
landed a force of 167 seamen and marines early on the morning of 8 March under a supporting
bombardment.The
French were found to be heavily entrenched and after several hours Nelson called off the assault.
Several of the
officers involved criticised Nelson, but Hood does not appear to have reprimanded him.[44] Nelson
spent the rest of
the war cruising in the West Indies, where he captured a number of French and Spanish prizes.After
news of the
peace reached Hood, Nelson returned to Britain in late
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
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for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly ...
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Established in 1841, it is the second-oldest .
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1st Viscount Nelson, KB September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a British flag officer
famous for
his service in the Royal Navy, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was noted for his inspirational
leadership and
superb grasp of strategy and unconventional tactics, which resulted in a number of decisive naval
victories. He was
wounded several times in combat, losing one arm and the sight in one eye. Of his several victories, the
best known and
most notable was the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, during which he was shot and killed.
Nelson was born into a moderately prosperous Norfolk family and joined the navy through the influence
of his uncle,
Maurice Suckling. He rose rapidly through the ranks and served with leading naval commanders of the
period before
obtaining his own command in 1778. He developed a reputation in the service through his personal
valour and firm
grasp of tactics but suffered periods of illness and unemployment after the end of the American War of
Independence. The outbreak of the French Revolutionary Wars allowed Nelson to return to service,
where he was
particularly active in the Mediterranean. He fought in several minor engagements off Toulon and was
important in the
capture of Corsica and subsequent diplomatic duties with the Italian states. In 1797, he distinguished
himself while in
command of HMS Captain at the Battle of Cape St Vincent.
Shortly after the battle, Nelson took part in the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, where his attack was
defeated and he
was badly wounded, losing his right arm, and was forced to return to England to recuperate. The
following year, he won
a decisive victory over the French at the Battle of the Nile and remained in the Mediterranean to support
the Kingdom
of Naples against a French invasion. In 1801, he was dispatched to the Baltic and won another victory,
this time over
the Danes at the Battle of Copenhagen. He subsequently commanded the blockade of the French and
Spanish fleets
at Toulon and, after their escape, chased them to the West Indies and back but failed to bring them to
battle. After a
brief return to England, he took over the Cádiz blockade in 1805. On 21 October 1805, the
Franco-Spanish fleet came
out of port, and Nelson's fleet engaged them at the Battle of Trafalgar. The battle was Britain's greatest
naval victory,
but during the action Nelson was fatally wounded by a French sniper. His body was brought back to
England where he
was accorded a state funeral.
Nelson's death at Trafalgar secured his position as one of Britain's most heroic figures. Numerous
monuments,
including Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, have been created in his memory and his legacy
remains
Nelson received orders on 23 October to take the newly refitted Albemarle to sea. He was instructed to
collect an
inbound convoy of the Russia Company at Elsinore, and escort them back to Britain. For this operation,
the Admiralty
placed the frigates HMS Argo and HMS Enterprise under his command. Nelson successfully organised
the convoy and
escorted it into British waters. He then left the convoy to return to port, but severe storms hampered
him Gales almost
wrecked Albemarle as she was a poorly designed ship and an earlier accident had left her damaged, but
Nelson
eventually brought her into Portsmouth in February 1782.There the Admiralty ordered him to fit the
Albemarle for sea
and join the escort for a convoy collecting at Cork to sail for Quebec.Nelson arrived off Newfoundland
with the convoy
in late May, then detached on a cruise to hunt American privateers. Nelson was generally unsuccessful;
he succeeded
only in retaking several captured British merchant ships and capturing a number of small fishing boats
and assorted
craft. In August he had a narrow escape from a far superior French force under Louis-Philippe de
Vaudreuil, only
evading them after a prolonged cha Nelson arrived at Quebec on 18 September. He sailed again as part
of the escort
for a convoy to New York. He arrived in mid-November and reported to Admiral Samuel Hood,
commander of the New
York station.At Nelson's request, Hood transferred him to his fleet and Albemarle sailed in company with
Hood, bound
for the West Indies. On their arrival, the British fleet took up position off Jamaica to await the arrival of
de Vaudreuil's
force. Nelson and the Albemarle were ordered to scout the numerous passages for signs of the enemy,
but it became
clear by early 1783 that the French had eluded Hood.During his scouting operations, Nelson had
developed a plan to
assault the French garrison of the Turks Islands. Commanding a small flotilla of frigates and smaller
vessels, he
landed a force of 167 seamen and marines early on the morning of 8 March under a supporting
bombardment.The
French were found to be heavily entrenched and after several hours Nelson called off the assault.
Several of the
officers involved criticised Nelson, but Hood does not appear to have reprimanded him.[44] Nelson
spent the rest of
the war cruising in the West Indies, where he captured a number of French and Spanish prizes.After
news of the
peace reached Hood, Nelson returned to Britain in late
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson
Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, KB (29 September 1758 – 21 October 1805) was a British flag
officer famous
for his service in the Royal Navy, particularly ...
?Emma, Lady Hamilton - ?Frances Nelson - ?Legacy of Horatio Nelson, 1st ...
Nelson, New Zealand -
Nelson is a city on the eastern shores of Tasman Bay, and is the economic and cultural centre of the
Nelson region.
Established in 1841, it is the second-oldest .
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Zee News? - 3 hours ago
Businesses interrupted after quakes
Marlborough Express? - 4 hours ago
Nelson Education - Home Page
Educational publisher offering products for K-12, higher education, professions, trades and for
reference. Includes
online catalogue, customer support links, and ...
NELSON - Strategies, Interior Design, Architecture, Engineering ...
NELSON is a global design, architecture, engineering, space planning and space management firm.
?Careers - ?NELSONnet - ?Interior Design - ?Who We Are
Nielsen India
Solutions. Nielsen Knows People. What do people want? See? Share? Love? Discover how our unique
insights can
help your business. Explore Now > ...
?Leadership - ?Retail Measurement - ?About Us - ?Insights
Products · Sprinklers · Water Conservation · Spray Nozzles · Accessories · Hose Repair · About Us ·
Contact Us ·
Watering Tips · Replacement Parts ...
NELSON Official Website
The Official Site of the Rock Band Nelson with Matthew & Gunnar Nelson.
Nelson NZ Nelson New Zealand Tourism Visit Nelson Tasman
Discover Nelson NZ! Find information on activities, accommodation and restaurants in Nelson, New
Zealand. Plan your
visit to Nelson Tasman today.
BBC -- Admiral Horatio Lord Nelson
Discover facts about Admiral Horatio Nelson - why he is considered to be a national hero?
Willie Nelson: Home
willienelson.com/?
Includes tour schedule, audio and video clips, ticket ordering, chat, news, bulletin board, and online
merchandise
sales. Also has a German language version of ...
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