Who Was He: British Royal Navy flag officer, famous for having one eye and one arm. Career Highlights: Nelson was instrumental in many of Britains early victories in the Napoleonic Wars against France. He won a decisive victory over Napoleon at the Battle of the Nile, to prevent France from controlling the Mediterranean. He subsequently led Britains navy to its greatest victory in the Battle of Trafalgar. Context of Last Words: At the Battle of Trafalgar, Nelson was shot by a French sniper and fell on the Victorys quarterdeck. Thomas Hardy, captain of the Victory, comforted him with fans and lemonade, as he took three hours to die. Last Words: Thank God I have done my duty drink drink, fan fan, rub rub