Horatio Nelson

War Hero

Birthday September 29, 1758

Birth Sign Libra

Birthplace England

DEATH DATE Oct 21, 1805 (47)

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About

Royal Navy officer who served during the Napoleonic Wars and was killed during his Battle of Trafalgar victory.

Before Fame

He began to suffer from seasickness early in his maritime career and was plagued by the condition throughout his life.

Trivia

He had a monument, Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, erected in his honor.

Family Life

He married Frances Nisbet in 1787.

Associated With

His legacy inspired Winston Churchill during WWII.