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The Franco-Spanish fleet was under the command of Pierre de Villeneuve.
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∙ 13y agoHoratio Nelson.
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Scene of a nval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the british defeated the french fleet in 1805?
Trafalgar
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.
Why Nelson became and remained a British hero?
The main reason is that he commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805 and inflicted a devastating defeat on the combined French and Spanish fleets. This established Britain as the undisputed leading naval power, a position that wasn't seriously challenged till just after 1900. Please never confuse this Nelson with Nelson Mandela.
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.
Which British captain colonized Australia for Britain?
Captain Arthur Phillip was the one who colonised Australia, as he commanded the First Fleet of convicts.
Whose statue is on the column in trafagar square?
The Trafalgar Square column, in London, is topped by a statue of Horatio Nelson. He was the vice admiral who commanded the British Fleet at (and was killed at) the Battle of Trafalgar.
Who won the battle of trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson commanded the Royal Navy fleet and Pierre De Villeneuve commanded the combined French and Spanish fleet.
British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Admiral Lord Nelson.
Who British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Admiral Lord 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.
Scene of a naval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the British defeated the French fleet in 1805?
Trafalgar
Scene of a nval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the british defeated the french fleet in 1805?
Trafalgar
What was the scene of a naval battle off the southern coast of Spain in which the British defeated the French fleet in 1809?
It was 1805...Trafalgar.
What fleet blocked the chesapeake bay and prevented the british from receiving supplies?
French NEW RESPONDENT The French Fleet commanded by Admiral De Grasse.
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.
What country is trafalgar square in?
Trafalgar Square is in London England and commemorates the naval victory over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
What country's version of Monopoly include the property fleet street and trafalgar square?
Introduced in 1936, the country of England included the properties of Fleet Street and Trafalgar Square.
