Horatio Nelson Biography and Timeline — Page 2

Siege of Calvi

The British bring Calvi under constant bombardment and the town surrenders.

Role range: 1792-1799

Capture of Corsica

Nelson supports British operations while Corsican nationalists harass French positions.

Role range: 1792-1799

Capture of Corsica

The French surrender Corsica to the British after bombardment and nationalist pressure.

Role range: 1792-1799

Calvi

Takes part in the siege of Calvi after the Bastia operation.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1794-1794

Battle of Genoa

Damaged French ships are forced to surrender after the Battle of Genoa.

Role range: 1792-1799

Battle of Genoa

Nelson takes possession of Censeur as the French abandon their Corsica invasion plan.

Role range: 1792-1799

Invasion of Corsica

Nelson's capture of Censeur helps frustrate the French Corsican operation.

Role range: 1792-1799

Invasion of Corsica

The French fleet abandons its plan to invade Corsica and returns to port.

Role range: 1792-1799

Battle of Genoa

Fights in the naval action known as the Battle of Genoa.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1795-1795

Battle of Hyeres Islands

Takes part in the Battle of the Hyeres Islands.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1795-1795

Capture of Elba

Commands the occupation of Elba.

Role range: 1792-1799

Siege of Elba

Commands the occupation of Elba.

Role range: 1792-1799

Commodore

Nelson receives independent command over ships blockading the French coast.

Commodore

Sir John Jervis appoints Nelson commodore in the Mediterranean fleet.

Blockade of French Coast

Nelson exercises independent command over ships blockading the French coast.

Role range: 1792-1799

Commodore

Jervis appoints Nelson commodore and gives him independent command.

Role range: 1792-1799

Commodore

Nelson commands ships blockading the French coast.

Role range: 1792-1799

French Coast Blockade Command Exercised

Nelson directs ships assigned to contain French coastal traffic and naval movement.

Role range: 1792-1799

Mediterranean Command

Receives wider independent responsibility in the Mediterranean.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1796-1797

Battle of Cape St Vincent

Boards enemy ships during the Battle of Cape St Vincent.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1797-1797

Promotion

Is promoted rear admiral after Cape St Vincent.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1797-1798

Order of Bath

Is invested as a Knight of the Order of the Bath.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1797-1797

Attack on Cadiz

Leads boat attacks during operations against Cadiz.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1797-1797

Santa Cruz de Tenerife

Leads an unsuccessful attack on Santa Cruz de Tenerife.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1797-1797

Arm Amputation

Loses his right arm after being wounded at Tenerife.

Role range: 1797-1797

Return after Wounding

Returns to Britain to recover after the loss of his arm.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1797-1798

Toulon Fleet

Loses contact with the French fleet and convoy from Toulon.

Role range: 1792-1799

Alexandria

Finds the French fleet at anchor in Aboukir Bay.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1798-1798

Battle of the Nile

Wins a decisive victory over the French fleet at the Nile.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1798-1798

Vanguard

Commands from HMS Vanguard during the Battle of the Nile.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1798-1798

Baron Nelson

Is created Baron Nelson after the Nile victory.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1798-1801

Mediterranean Pursuit

Searches for Napoleon's expedition across the Mediterranean.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1798-1798

Naples

Receives celebration at Naples after the Battle of the Nile.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1798-1799

Duke of Bronte

Receives the Sicilian title Duke of Bronte.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1799-1805

Affair

Begins an affair with Emma, Lady Hamilton.

Peerage

Created Duke of Bronte by the King of Naples.

Neapolitan Restoration

Supports the Bourbon restoration after the collapse of the Parthenopean Republic.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1799-1799

Palermo

Operates from Palermo during the crisis in the Kingdom of Naples.

Role range: 1792-1799 – 1799-1799

Return to England

Returns to England to public acclaim but domestic controversy.

Role range: 1800-1800

Vice Admiral

Is promoted vice admiral before the Baltic campaign.

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1801-1805