William Tyler
The Iconic Hero and Villain at the Moment of Death: Nelson and Robespierre
Summary
This presentation will look at two legendary historical figures. Horatio Nelson (1758–1805) is the embodiment of the British hero. The victor of many naval battles, he died in the moment of victory in his greater battle of all—Trafalgar. Robespierre (1758–1794), the initiator of the worst excesses of the French Revolution, himself fell from power and found himself executed on the very apparatus that he had used during his Reign of Terror—the guillotine.
William Tyler
William Tyler has spent his entire professional life in adult education, beginning at Kingsgate College in 1969. He has lectured widely for many public bodies, including the University of Cambridge and the WEA, in addition to speaking to many clubs and societies. In 2009, William was awarded the MBE for services to adult education, and he has previously been a scholar in residence at the London Jewish Cultural Centre.