Horatio Nelson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Horatio Nelson
Occupation	War Hero
Date Of Birth	Sep 29, 1758(1758-09-29)
Age	266
Date Of Death	October 21, 1805
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Virgo

Horatio Nelson Biography

Horatio Nelson is one of the most popular and richest War Hero who was born on September 29, 1758 in England, United Kingdom. Royal Navy officer serving during the Napoleonic Wars, who was killed in battle at Trafalgar.

His legacy inspired His legacy inspired Winston Churchill during WWII. during WWII.

In 1787, he married He married Frances Nisbet in 1787..

Horatio Nelson Net Worth

Horatio Nelson is one of the richest War Hero from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Horatio Nelson 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Seasickness was a condition that he suffered from early on in his career as a maritime captain. It lasted throughout his entire life.

In his honor, Nelson’s Column was erected in Trafalgar Square in London.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Horatio Nelson Dating?

According to our records, Horatio Nelson married to Frances Herbert Woolward. As of December 1, 2023, Horatio Nelson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Horatio Ranked on the list of most popular War Hero. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Horatio Nelson celebrates birthday on September 29 of every year.

What is Horatio Nelson famous for?

Horatio Nelson is generally regarded as the greatest officer in the history of the Royal Navy. His reputation is based on a series of remarkable victories, culminating in the Battle of Trafalgar where he was killed in his moment of triumph. The poet Byron referred to him as ‘Britannia’s God of War’.

How did Horatio Nelson lose his eye?

During the battle, Nelson was struck above the right eye by a piece of flying “langridge”, a rough piece of metal fired by the French into the sails and rigging to destroy them.

What did Horatio Nelson suffer from?

In early 1776, Nelson contracted malaria and became seriously ill. He was discharged from Seahorse on 14 March and returned to England aboard HMS Dolphin. Nelson spent the six-month voyage recuperating and had almost recovered by the time he arrived in Britain, in September 1776.

What were Lord Nelson's last words?

Nelson spent time with his longstanding close friend and colleague Captain Thomas Hardy in the hours between his fatal shooting and eventual death. His last words to him are said to have been, ‘ Kiss me Hardy ‘.

What is Nelson holding in his left hand?

This is a great part of British history. The letter was written in Nelson’s left hand while he was recuperating in Bath from losing his arm.