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Military Commander

Horatio Nelson was a British Admiral known for his bravery in the Napoleonic Wars. He is famous for his victory over the combined French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar, but unfortunately, he was wounded in battle and died shortly thereafter.

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Famous Horatio Nelson Quotes

“Thank God I have done my duty.”

War Done Duty Thank God

Book:The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson

Source: The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson

“Hardy, I do believe they have done it at last... my backbone is shot through.”

Believe War Done Lasts Shots Backbone Hardy

Author:Horatio Nelson

“Thank God I have done my duty. Drink, drink. Fan, fan. Rub, rub. Kiss me, Hardy.”

Done Fans Duty Drink Kissing Thank God Last Words Kiss Me Hardy

Author:Horatio Nelson

“I cannot, if I am in the field of glory, be kept out of sight: wherever there is anything to be done, there Providence is sure to direct my steps.”

Ifs Done Steps Fields Glory Direct Sight Providence Umpires Horatio

Book:The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson

Source: The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Nelson

“Had we taken ten sails, and let the eleventh to escape, being able to get at her, I could never have called it well done.”

Wells Done Able Taken Military Ten Sail Well Done

Author:Horatio Nelson

About the Author

Born: September 29, 1758
Died: October 21, 1805
Known for: Military Commander
Quotes: 55

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The Dispatches and Letters of Vice Admiral Lord Viscount NelsonRelated source material

The Letters of Lord Nelson to Lady Hamilton, Vol II. With A Supplement Of Interesting Letters By Distinguished CharactersRelated source material

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