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British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
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Admiral Lord Nelson.
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Who British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Admiral Lord Nelson.
Who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson. He died during the battle.
Which battle did British Admiral Horatio Nelson die in?
Admiral Horatio Nelson died on his flagship HMS Victory, at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805.
Who was British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson. There was actually 3 British Admirals at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar. The Commander in Chief was Vice Admiral of the White Lord Nelson who was killed during the action by a musket shot. The second in command was Vice Admiral of the Blue Cuthbert Collingwood who became Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean on Nelsons death. The third in command was Rear Admiral of the White the Earl of Northesk.
Did Napoleon defeat Great Britain in the battle of Trafalgar?
Wow. Where to begin? 1. Trafalgar was a sea battle. Napoleon was in Austria at the time. 2. The Spanish fleet as well as the French was involved. 3. Nobody defeated GB at Trafalgar, which was an overwhelming victory for the British fleet under Vice-Admiral Nelson.
Who stands on top of of the column in Trafalgar square?
Lord Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) In October 1805 he destroyed the combined French and Spanish fleet off Cape Trafalgar. He was killed during the battle.
What was the significance of destroying the french army in the battle of Trafalgar?
There was no French Army destroyed at Trafalgar, it was a naval battle.
Who defeated the French and Spanish navies at The Battle of Trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson
Who defeasted the french and spanish navies at the battle of trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson
In which Battle did the British defeat the French fleet in 1805?
That would be the battle of Trafalgar, 21 October 1805, at which Vice-Admiral Nelson died in the moment of victory.
What battle did nelson defeat napoleon?
Battle of Trafalgar. IMPROVEMENT At the battle of Trafalgar Lord Nelson didn't defeat Napoleon but the Allied French-Spanish Fleets under French Admiral Villeneuve.
Why is it known as the Trafalgar Square?
Trafalgar Square was laid out in the early 19th century to celebrate the British naval victory over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805. A statue of the British commander, Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who was killed during the battle and is considered to be one of Britain's greatest naval heroes, stands on top of his column in the square.
