Horatio Nelson (1758-1805)
Horatio Nelson was born on 29 September 1758 in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. His parents were the Reverend Edmund Nelson and Catherine Suckling, Sir Robert Walpole's great-niece. His naval career began when he was only 12 years old, and ended with his death at Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.
Nelson became the most popular British hero of his time for his naval victories against France. His Trafalgar signal 'England Expects That Every Man Will Do His Duty' is the most famous (and misquoted) signal in naval history.
Galleries
The display features a selection of Nelson artefacts and a touch-screen interactive exhibit.
Ship models played an important role in the shipbuilding advances which helped the Royal Navy emerge as the world's leading naval force.
Leadership lessons
Leadership lessons from Horatio Nelson
What makes a successful leader? Find out from one of history's greats – Horatio Nelson. An interactive resource for anyone interested in history and leadership, it also supports A-level business studies.
Nelson books and gifts
Facts and features
- Horatio Nelson fact file
- Nelson & Napoleon - exploring the lives of two great leaders and adversaries
- Nelson's Trafalgar uniform talk
- A-Z of Nelson - 'Arctic Expedition' to 'Zante'
- Lord Nelson's state funeral (PortCities)
- Ranks in Nelson's Navy (PortCities)
- Nelson narrative (PortCities)
- Nelson biography (Collections online)
