Basic Details Surname Nelson Gender Male Information stated on memorial Alternative surname Lord Alternative forename Horatio War Military Service Served or died Died Primary Service Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Victory Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Vice Admiral of the White Death and Burial details Country of death At Sea Country of burial England Town of burial London Cemetery St Paul's Cathedral Year of death 1805 Month of death October Day of death 21 Age at death 47 Manner of death reference Killed in Action