Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy noted for his inspirational leadership which resulted in a number of victories during the Napoleonic wars....
Vice Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) was a British flag officer in the Royal Navy noted for his inspirational leadership which resulted in a number of victories during the Napoleonic wars. He was badly wounded on several occasions, losing the sight in one eye and most of his right arm. During his final victory at the Battle of Trafalgar he was shot and killed near Cadiz in Spain; his body was repatriated and he was accorded a state funeral. He is widely considered to be one of Britain's greatest heroes.