Horatio Nelson Quotes


Firstly you must always implicitly obey orders, without attempting to form any opinion of your own regarding their propriety. Secondly, you must consider every man your enemy who speaks ill of your king; and thirdly you must hate a Frenchman as you hate the devil.


Citations

Southey, Robert. The Life of Nelson, Vol. 1. John Murray, 1813, p. 110.

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Horatio Nelson
Horatio Nelson
  • Born: September 29, 1758
  • Died: October 21, 1805
  • Nationality: British
  • Profession: Soldier

Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronté, KB, also known simply as Admiral Nelson, was an English flag officer in the Royal Navy. His inspirational leadership, grasp of strategy, and unconventional tactics brought about a number of decisive British naval victories, particularly during the Napoleonic Wars. He was wounded in combat, losing sight in one eye in Corsica at the age of 35, and most of one arm in the unsuccessful attempt to conquer Santa Cruz de Tenerife when he was 38. He was fatally shot at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.