Horatio Nelson
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Summary
Horatio Nelson was born on September 29, 1758[1], in Burnham Thorpe[2]. He died on October 21, 1805[3], in Cape Trafalgar[4]. He worked as a naval officer[5], politician[6], and admiral[7]. He ranks in the top 0.23% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (45,785 views/month, #2,310 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: St Paul's Cathedral[9]
- Father: Edmund Nelson[10]
- Mother: Catherine Suckling[11]
- Spouse: Frances Herbert Woolward[12]
- Child: Horatia Nelson[13]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[14], Kingdom of Great Britain[15]
- Position held: member of the House of Lords[16]
- Educated at: Norwich School[17], Paston College[18]
- Award received: Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of the Crescent[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit[21], Chelengk[22], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Joachim[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Noble title: Viscount Nelson[25], Baron Nelson[26]
- Military branch: Royal Navy[27]
- Commons category: Horatio Nelson[28]
- Military, police or special rank: vice admiral[29], counter admiral[30], captain[31]
- Unmarried partner: Emma, Lady Hamilton[32]
- Cause of death: gunshot wound[33]
- Participated in conflict: American Revolutionary War[34], Napoleonic Wars[35], San Juan Expedition[36], Battle of Grand Turk[37], French Revolutionary Wars[38], Battle of Cape St. Vincent[39], Assault on Cadiz[40], Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife[41], Battle of the Nile[42], Battle of Copenhagen[43], Battle of Trafalgar[44]
- Family name: Nelson[45]
- Given name: Horatio[46]
- Topic's main category: Category:Horatio Nelson[47]
- Commons gallery: Horatio Nelson[48]
- Medical condition: one-eyed[49]
- Manner of death: death in battle[50]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Horatio Nelson include Nelson[51], a city[52], in New Zealand[53], founded in 1841[54]; HMS Nelson[55], a battleship[56], in United Kingdom[57]; nelson hold[58], a grappling hold[59]; Nelson's Pillar[60], a victory column[61], in Ireland[62], founded in 1808[63]; Nelson's Dockyard[64], a harbor museum[65], in Antigua and Barbuda[66]; HMS Lord Nelson[67], a pre-dreadnought battleship[68]; and Nelsonøya[69], an island[70], in Norway[71].
Why It Matters
Horatio Nelson has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[72] He is known by 101 alternative names across languages and contexts.[73]
Entities named for him include Nelson[51], a city[52], in New Zealand[53], founded in 1841[54]; HMS Nelson[55], a battleship[56], in United Kingdom[57]; nelson hold[58], a grappling hold[59]; Nelson's Pillar[60], a victory column[61], in Ireland[62], founded in 1808[63]; Nelson's Dockyard[64], a harbor museum[65], in Antigua and Barbuda[66]; and HMS Lord Nelson[67], a pre-dreadnought battleship[68].
FAQs
Where was Horatio Nelson born?
Horatio Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe[2].
Where did Horatio Nelson die?
Horatio Nelson passed away in Cape Trafalgar[4].
Who were Horatio Nelson's parents?
Horatio Nelson's father was Edmund Nelson[10]. Horatio Nelson's mother was Catherine Suckling[11].
Who was Horatio Nelson married to?
Horatio Nelson's spouses include Frances Herbert Woolward[12].
What did Horatio Nelson do for work?
Horatio Nelson worked as a naval officer[5], politician[6], and admiral[7].
Where did Horatio Nelson go to school?
Horatio Nelson was educated at Norwich School[17] and Paston College[18].
What awards did Horatio Nelson receive?
Honors received include Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath[19], Order of the Crescent[20], Knight Grand Cross of the Order of Saint Ferdinand and of Merit[21], and Chelengk[22].