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Nelson (KNUTE United States Senator)

KNUTE, United States Senator from Minnesota; born in Norway, Feb. 2, 1843, and came to the United States when six years old. He served in the Union armies during the war as a volunteer in the 4th Wisconsin Infantry. When he returned from the war he took up the study of law and was admitted to the bar in 1867. In 1871 he moved to Minnesota and served in the Minnesota senate from 1875-1878.

From 1883 to 1889 he was the Representative from the fifth Minnesota district. In 1892 he became the Republican candidate for Governor of Minnesota and was elected. Although re-elected in 1894, he resigned the next year to become United States Senator. 5, LORD NELSON lowed, and after various disappointments he discovered the enemy's fleet moored in the Bay of Aboukir, where he obtained a most complete victory, all the French ships but two being taken or destroyed (Aug. 1, 1798). This achievement was rewarded with the title of Baron Nelson of the Nile and a pension of $10,000. In 1801 he was employed on the expedition to Copenhagen under Sir Hyde Parker, in which he effected the destruction of the Danish ships and batteries. On his return home he was created viscount.

When hostilities recommenced after the Peace of Amiens, Lord Nelson was appointed to command the fleet in the Mediterranean, and for nearly two years he was engaged in the blockade of Toulon.

In spite of his vigilance the French