Admiral Nelson

Trafalgar Square, London

«Lady Hamilton» Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh

1. Who was Admiral Nelson?

2. What did he do for Great Britain?

3. Where can we see the monument to him?

Early years Horatio Nelson was the sixth of 11 children of the village rector, Edmund Nelson, and his wife, Catherine. Nelson was born in a gentle, scholarly and poor family.

When Horatio’s mother died, Captain Suckling, her brother, agreed to take the boy to sea.

In Naples Nelson met Sir William Hamilton and his wife Emma. Emma Hamilton

Battles of Cape St. Vincent and the Nile

Nelson continued to meet with Emma Hamilton Nelson continued to meet with Emma Hamilton. Then he sent from London for his connection with Emma. During his travelling Nelson heard that she had born him a daughter named Horatia.

When Nelson returned, he bought an elegant country house in Merton Place, where he lived with Emma.

Victory at Trafalgar On 21st of October 1805 Nelson won the Battle near the Cape of Trafalgar. Joseph Mallord William Turner

Admiral Nelson died in 1805.He was buried in St. Paul’s Cathedral.

Conclusion Looking through the history of Nelson’s life we make a conclusion that Nelson was the most outstanding person in British history. He was a brave, talented commander.

Thank you for your attention!

The work was done by: Vixlyanseva Natalya and Maltseva Anna The work was done by: Vixlyanseva Natalya and Maltseva Anna. Gymnasium №31, 10 «B» class Teacher: Ulanova Svetlana Aleksandrovna 2014