Tag Archives: Thomas Smith

Regency Celebrities: Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood – British Admiral and Mentor to Horatio Nelson

Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood (Butleigh, 12 December 1724 – London, 27 January 1816) was a British Admiral known particularly for his service in the American War of Independence and French Revolutionary Wars. He acted as a mentor to Horatio … Continue reading

Posted in British history, Georgian Era, Living in the Regency, real life tales, Regency era, Regency personalities | Tagged , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Comments Off on Regency Celebrities: Samuel Hood, 1st Viscount Hood – British Admiral and Mentor to Horatio Nelson