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The surgeon had been warned of the contingency and got his instruments ready. Nelson was cited as saying, as he pointed to his right arm “Doctor, I want to get rid of this useless piece of flesh here”. Nelson's operation was quick and aseptic. The limb was thrown over board despite the admiral's wish to keep it.
(25 July 1797)

Birth(+)Fact(x)Death(-)Calendar 1991

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Monte Ceceri

Fiesole, Toscana, Italy.

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