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SuperAttainer:
Horatio Nelson
British Naval
Leader:
Horatio
Nelson
Main
Life Accomplishments:
He
was an English admiral famous for his participation in the Napoleonic
Wars, most notably in the Battle of Trafalgar, where he lost his life.
It was as a result of these wars that he became one of the greatest naval
heroes in the history of the United Kingdom, eclipsing Admiral Robert
Blake in fame.
Basics:
Born: 29
September 1758 in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk
Died: 21 October 1805 (47 years old) at Cape Trafalgar, Spain
Nationality: British
Religion:
Fields: Politics/Military
Main Accomplishments: He was directly responsible for three
major naval victories, and played an important role in winning a fourth.
Chronology
of Life Events:
Sep
29 1758
Birth
of Horatio Nelson
1767
His
mother died
1770
Nelson
was briefly educated at Paston Grammar School, North Walsham, and Norwich
School
Jan
1 1771
His
naval career began
1777
Nelson
had risen to the rank of lieutenant and was assigned to the West Indies
1779
He
was made post
1780
He
was involved in an action against the Spanish fortress of San Juan in
Nicaragua
1783
Nelson
led a 100 man force in an unsuccessful attempt to dislodge a French force
from the Turks Islands.
1784
He
was given command of the frigate Boreas
1787
Nelson
and Fanny were married
1793
He
was given command of the 64-gun Agamemnon
1794
He
was wounded in the face by stones and debris
Feb
14 1797
He
was largely responsible for the British victory at the Battle of Cape St.
Vincent
April
1797
He
was promoted to Rear Admiral of the Blue
1798
Nelson was once again responsible for a
great victory over the French
1799
Nelson
was promoted to Rear Admiral of the Red
Jan
1 1801
Nelson
was promoted to Vice Admiral of the Blue
May
22 1801
He
was created Viscount Nelson, of the Nile and of Burnham Thorpe in the
County of Norfolk
Aug
18 1801
He
was created Baron Nelson, of the Nile and of Hilborough in the County of
Norfolk
1803
Nelson
joined the blockade of Toulon, France.
1804
Nelson
was promoted to Vice Admiral of the White
Oct
21 1805
Nelson
engaged in his final battle, the Battle of Trafalgar. Death of Horatio
Early
Life:
Horatio
Nelson was born on 29 September 1758 in a rectory in Burnham Thorpe,
Norfolk, the sixth of eleven children of The Reverend Edmund Nelson and
Catherine Nelson. His mother, who died when he was nine, was a grandniece
of Sir Robert Walpole, 1st Earl of Orford, the de facto first prime
minister of the British Parliament.
Nelson
was briefly educated at Paston Grammar School, North Walsham, and Norwich
School, and by the time he was twelve he had enrolled in the Royal Navy. His naval career began on 1 January 1771 when he reported to the
third-rate Raisonnable as an Ordinary Seaman and coxswain. Nelson’s
maternal uncle, Captain Maurice Suckling, commanded the vessel. Shortly
after reporting aboard, Nelson was appointed a midshipman and began
officer training. Ironically, Nelson found that he suffered from
seasickness, a chronic complaint that dogged him for the rest of his life.
Suckling
became Comptroller of the Navy in 1775 and used his position to help
Nelson's rapid advance. By 1777 Nelson had risen to the rank of lieutenant
and was assigned to the West Indies. During his service as lieutenant he
saw action on the British side in the American Revolutionary War. By the
time he was 20, in June 1779, he was made post. The 28-gun frigate
Hinchinbroke, newly captured from the French, was his first command as
post-captain.
In
1780 he was involved in an action against the Spanish fortress of San Juan
in Nicaragua. Though the expedition was ultimately a major debacle, none
of the blame was attributed to Nelson, who was praised for his efforts. He
fell seriously ill, probably contracting malaria, and returned to England
for more than a year to recover. He eventually returned to active duty and
was assigned to Albemarle, in which he continued his efforts against the
American rebels until the official end of the war in 1783.
Wife
Background:
Nelson
met Frances (Fanny) Nisbet, a widow native to Nevis. Nelson and Fanny were
married on 11 March 1787 at the end of his tour of duty in the Caribbean.
Father
Background:
Edmund
Nelson, father of the famous English naval general, Horatio Nelson was a
country parson who lived in Burnham Thrope in Norfolk. That is where he
raised Horatio along with his wife Catherine.
Mother
Background:
On moving to
Beccles on her father's death, Catherine Suckling met and married the
former curate of Beccles, the Reverend Edmund Nelson. They moved to
Hilborough, Norfolk where Horatio Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe,
Norfolk, on 29 September 1758.She was grand niece to Sir Robert Walpole
and sister to Captain Maurice Suckling who was responsible for the early
training of Horatio and aunt to Captain Maurice William Suckling.Catherine
Suckling died in 1767, when Nelson was nine years old.
SuperAttainer
ANALYSIS
SECTION:
1. Early Success
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did the SuperAttainer first display ability that was greatly above average
and what were his accomplishments?
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2. Contrarian
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very different from those around him?
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3. Conceited
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sense of self importance of the SuperAttainer?
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4. Hard-Knocked
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severe anxiety?
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5. Loner
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from others?
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6. Mentored &
Motivated
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what significant actions were taken?
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7. Discontent
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great personal accomplishment?
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8. Promoted
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achievements and abilities of the SuperAttainer?
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Overall
Score:
x
out of 8 = xx%
PASS
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