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Horatio Nelson fought and died during which battle?
he died during the battle of trafalgar
What events happened at the battle of trafalgar?
Trafalgar was a naval battle during theNapoleonicera along the strait of the same name. The Spanish built the largest ship with 65 guns on it. It was a combined force of Spanish and french ships versus the English ships under admiral Nelson. Nelson was killed but he won the battle.
In what war did lord nelson defeat napoleon?
It was in the Battle of Trafalgar during Napoleon wars.
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.
Why was the square named Trafalgar Square?
It was named Trafalgar Square to commemorate the victory of the British Navy at the Battle of Trafalgar. It has a tall column on which stands a statue of Lord Horatio Nelson, who was killed during the battle.?
Who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson. He died during the battle.
What was the name of the ship lord nelson died on?
HMS Victory, during the Battle of Trafalgar, 21 October, 1805.
Where was nelson killed?
On board HMS Victory during the battle of Trafalgar which took place during the Napoleonic Wars.
Is trafalgar square a city?
Trafalgar Square is a plaza in London UK. Its focal point is a statue of Admiral Lord Nelson - regarded as Britain's greatest naval hero - who defeated Napoleon's French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Horatio Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle but lived long enough to know that the battle was won. Trafalgar Square was laid out in commemoration of his victory - which incidentally - was the name of his flagship (HMS Victory).
Who did Lord Nelson defeat at the Battle of Trafalgar?
French and Spanish Admirals Villeneuve and Gravina.
Should we remember horatio Nelson?
Adm Horatio Nelson is remembered as one of England's greatest Naval Heroes. He maintained British primacy on the seas during the French Revolution and Napoleonic Era with victories like the Battle of the Nile and at Trafalgar. At Trafalgar, (where Nelson was killed in the combat,) he squashed Napoleon's dreams of ever invading the British Isles.
Who was allied with the french during the Battle of Trafalgar?
No one
