Horatio Nelson

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Horatio Nelson born?September 29, 1758
2. Where was Horatio Nelson born?Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk, England
3. What is the career?Rose to the rank of Vice-Admiral in the Royal Navy
4. What is the notable injuries?Lost sight in his right eye (1794) and his right arm (1797)
5. Who was Horatio Nelson?Horatio Nelson was a brave sailor and Vice‑Admiral who became a hero of Britain.
6. How did Nelson become a hero?He won many battles, especially the Battle of Trafalgar, by using clever tactics. His victories stopped Napoleon from trying to invade Britain.

Line of Battle: A traditional naval tactic involving ships sailing in a single file line to engage the enemy.
Naval Supremacy: The condition of having superior power and control over all other naval forces in a given region or globally.
Maritime Power: A nation's strength and influence derived from its control and use of the sea.