Nelson, Viscount Admiral Horatio British naval commander and national hero (1758-1805) British Guiana stamps Having risen to prominence during

Having risen to prominence during the French Revolution

This beautifully designed set of King George VI high value stamps was issued on 3 May 1951 to celebrate the centenary of the Great Exhibition of 1851

Edward's Crown' (W9b) on top left stamp (=R3/4)

He’s also appeared as Henry VIII in Showtime series The Tudors (2007-2010)

Nelson, Viscount Admiral Horatio British naval commander and national hero (1758-1805) British Guiana stamps Having risen to prominence duringBritish naval commander and national hero (1758 1805), Nelson was famed for his bold decisions and occasional disregard for his senior officers orders, resulting in significant victories against the French during the Napoleonic wars. His greatest battle was his last, at Cape Trafalgar, which saved Britain from threat of invasion by Napoleon. Before the battle on 21st October 1805, Nelson sent out the famous signal to his fleet 'England expects that