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What did Horatio Nelson discover?

I am unaware of any discovers. He was a British Admiral who won victories at the Battle of the Nile, Copenhagen, and Trafalgar, being killed in action at 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.


Did nelson win battle of Waterloo?

No. Admiral Horatio Nelson was a Navy Admiral who won the Battle of Traflaga.The British commander at Waterloo was Arthur Wellsley, the Duke of Wellignton.


Was the Battle of Trafalgar won in 1815?

No. 1815 was Waterloo; Trafalgar was 21 October 1805


Is the Battle of the Nile the same as the Battle of Trafalgar?

No, but nelson won both


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).


What was the battle of Trafalgfar?

The Battle of Trafalgar was a naval battle fought on 21st October 1805 between the British and French fleets. British Admiral Horatio Nelson was fatally wounded in the encounter but lived for long enough to hear that the British fleet had won the battle.


What is the name of the battle in which Nelson won against the French?

Trafalgar


Who won the Battle of the Nile in 1798?

Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson won the battle.


Who is the Victor of trafalgar?

The British, led by Admiral Horatio Nelson, won at the October 21, 1805, Battle of Trafalgar. Nelson's 27 ships were matched against the the combined French and Spanish fleets of 33 warships. The British did not lose a single ship, but they destroyed or captured over half of their enemy's fleet. Although Great Britain won the battle, she lost one of her greatest heroes, for Nelson was mortally wounded by a sniper during the battle and died later that day.


How did napoleon win the battle of trafalgar?

Nelson was outnumbered by the French and Spanish, but he knew that his force was superior in every other area. Instead of sailing alongside them and firing as was conventional, he sailed his ships on a perpendicular course directly into the enemy fleet and split them, throwing them into confusion.Good command and control and good gunnery (manned by good crewmen).


When did Nelson Horatio die?

on HMS Victory, in his cabin, after he'd found out he'd won the battle of Trafalgar.