Born on September 29, 1758, in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, the son of a rector.
Joined the Navy at age 12, rising through the ranks quickly due to his aptitude, bravery, and influential connections, obtaining his first command at 20.
Nelson was famously wounded multiple times, losing sight in his right eye at Calvi (1794) and his right arm at Santa Cruz de Tenerife (1797).
Famed for saying, "Thank God, I have done my duty" and "Kiss me, Hardy" to his captain.
Vice-Admiral (1758–1805) was a British Royal Navy officer who became a national hero, renowned for his inspirational leadership, unconventional naval tactics, and decisive victories during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He is widely considered one of the greatest naval commanders in history. Early Life and Career
Decisively destroyed the French fleet in Egypt, crippling Napoleon’s Mediterranean strategy.
During the Battle of Trafalgar on October 21, 1805, aboard his flagship, HMS Victory , Nelson was shot by a French sniper.
His final and most famous victory. Nelson developed a risky strategy to cut the French-Spanish line, resulting in the destruction of the enemy fleet without losing a single British ship. Death and Legacy