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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.
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What American hero became a traitor to his country by trying to surrender a fort to the British?
Benedict Arnold
Who was the first person hit by the British and became known as the 'first hero of the American Revolution?
xavier lol
Why was Nelson Mandela a protester?
The late hero of South Africa was Nelson Mandela. His protests and his movement to abolish Apartheid in his nation resulted in a 27 year prison term as punishment. Later he became the leader there. He only recently died at the age of 95.
Who was the admiral of the spanish fleet in the battle of trafalgar?
Captain Thomas Masterman Hardy. NOT Admiral Horatio Nelson - he was the Admiral of the Fleet, and was on board (and died on) HMS Victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. But Hardy was the Captain in direct command of HMS Victory.
Who was nelson?
There is more than one Nelson. If you are asking about Lord Nelson, british 18th century war hero: Horatio Nelson was born on 29th September, 1758, in the North Norfolk village of Burnham Thorpe, where his father was the local rector. His mother died when he was nine, and Hotatio was just 12 when he joined the Royal Navy on his uncle's ship, HMS Raisonnable, in 1771. His bravery in battles brought out the best in his captains and men. After being wounded in sea battles, he had only one arm and was blind in one eye. Admiral Viscount Horatio Nelson is one of the most remembered heroes of our history. He was an international hero in his own lifetime too. He was as popular as a modern footballer or popstar today. He became popular after defeating almost the entire French Fleet in 1798 and the Danes fleet in 1801. 200 years ago on October 21, 1805, Admiral Lord Nelson, as Commander in Chief of the British fleet, led a fleet of 27 ships into battle at Trafalgar.
Where is nelson's statue?
Nelson's Column, a famous statue in London, is located in Trafalgar Square. It honors Admiral Horatio Nelson, a British naval hero.
Who became an American hero at the battle of new Orleans when he defeated the British?
Andrew Jackson
Who became a hero in the war of 1812?
Andrew Jackson defended New Orleans against the British
What American hero became a traitor to his country by trying to surrender a fort to the British?
Benedict Arnold
Why was nelson Mandela resilient?
He was a hero.
Who was the first person hit by the British and became known as the 'first hero of the American Revolution?
xavier lol
Where does the name Nelson come from?
The name Nelson is of English origin and means "son of Neil." It can also be associated with the Norse name Njáll, meaning "champion." The name gained popularity as a surname in honor of the British naval hero, Admiral Horatio Nelson.
How can someone be a hero like Nelson Mandela in this world too day?
how can someone be a hero like Nelson Mandela in the world too day
What did andrew jackson do that made him a national hero?
A lawyer and a landowner, he became a national war hero after defeating the British in the Battle of New Orleans during the War of 1812.
What English admiral was the hero of trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson: Admiral Viscount Lord Nelson.
Who is South Africas national hero?
Nelson Mandela
Why was Nelson Mandela a protester?
The late hero of South Africa was Nelson Mandela. His protests and his movement to abolish Apartheid in his nation resulted in a 27 year prison term as punishment. Later he became the leader there. He only recently died at the age of 95.
