Horatio Nelson1775
Falls seriously ill during service in the East Indies.
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Falls seriously ill during service in the East Indies.
The siege of Calvi costs Nelson the sight of his right eye.
Nelson's right eye is left permanently damaged after the Calvi siege.
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