Earlier that same year, Nelson was promoted to vice-admiral. Over the period 1794 to 1805, under Nelson's leadership, the Royal Navy proved its supremacy over the French. His most famous ...

He was a friend of Admiral Nelson. In 1784 he was created Duke of Clarence and St Andrews and Earl of ... At 10.15 am the coronation procession left St James' Palace, the King dressed in an admiral's ...