Emma Hamilton

Emma Hamilton (1765-1815) was an English socialite, notable for her beauty, charm, and intelligence. She is best known for her relationship with Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval hero, which became a famous romantic partnership. Emma was also an accomplished performer and artist, renowned for her "Attitudes," theatrical poses that depicted classical figures. Her life was marked by scandal, as she was married to another man when she began her relationship with Nelson. After Nelson's death, Emma faced financial difficulties and struggled, ultimately passing away in relative obscurity, but her legacy remains tied to British naval history.