Memorial: M1883

Tomb in St Paul’s Cathedral, London commemorating Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson d. 1805

Location

St Paul's Cathedral, City of London, London, England

Transcript

'HORATIO . VISC . NELSON'

Details

Description: Sarcophagus with Viscount's coronet on the top.
Type: Tomb
Materials: Black marble
Artists: Benedetto da Rovezzano

Event

Battle of Trafalgar

Event Date

1805

Event Category

1803-1815 Napoleonic War

People

Nelson, Horatio
Age: 47
Date of Death: 21/10/1805
Cause of Death: War casualty
Rank / Occupation: Vice Admiral
Organisation: Royal Navy

Extra

Notes: Originally made for the tomb of Cardinal Wolseley.

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