It is generally believed that Nelson's last words on his deathbed were 'kiss me Hardy', which he uttered to Vice-Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, his flag captain. But a letter sent by a comrade six days ...
Admiral Lord Nelson’s final words were not “kiss me, Hardy”, an unearthed letter has claimed. The British naval hero is instead said to have declared “thanks be to God” as he died after being shot ...
The official account of the battle and Nelson’s death recounts that his last words were, “kiss me, Hardy’, to Admiral Sir Thomas Hardy, his flag captain. But in a letter to be auctioned on ...
“The accepted version of his last words often includes ‘kiss me, Hardy’ – this particular construction has not been seen before and was conveyed within a week of his death. “Although ...
Admiral Lord Nelson’s famous last words may not have been “kiss me, Hardy,” according to a newly unearthed letter. The letter, set to be auctioned, challenges the long-held official account ...
Much of that tends to focus on him allegedly saying, "Kiss me, Hardy" to his flag captain, Thomas Hardy. According to Phrases.org, three eyewitness accounts did confirm Nelson did utter something ...