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For one thing, Nelson had a famous hatred for the French. Although Napoleon was technically Corsican, being the emperor of the French could hardly ingratiate him with Nelson. Nelson always claimed that his mother had taught him to hate the French and it was a lesson he carried with him his entire life. He claimed one Englishman to be the equivalent of five Frenchmen and refused to allow French emigres to serve aboard his ships, even though it was an accepted practice at the time. What's more, Bonaparte was widely hated in England and with good reason. Napoleon harbored resentment toward England for their meddling in Corsican affairs in the early stages of the revolution and then for their meddling and opposition to France. Napoleon famously called England a nation of shopkeepers. He carried this resentment into the Napoleonic wars and planned, on more than one occasion, to invade England. It's easy to see why the English hated Napoleon and vice versa, and given Nelson's upbringing and the fact that he spent his whole career fighting the French, and much of it fighting the French under Napoleon's command, it is especially easy to see why Nelson had so much contempt for Napoleon.
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Why was the battle of trafalgar one of the most important sea battles?
Adm Horatio Nelson's victory at Trafalgar broke Napoleon's Navy and, ended Napoleon's hope of invading England.
When was Horatio Nelson Lay - admiral - born?
Horatio Admiral Nelson was born on 1816-10-22.
Who were Napoleon's ships sunk by in Egypt?
The Battle of the Nile at Aboukir Bay near Alexandria was led by Lord Horatio Nelson. Only four of Napoleon's ships out of the 17 he had survived the attack.
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.
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.
Which English sailor defeated Napoleon?
Horatio Nelson.
What is a half Horatio Nelson?
If this phrase does happen to come from "Epic Rap Battles of History: Napoleon vs. Napoleon", then it's probably interpreted like this. Horatio Nelson was an officer in the English Navy, most famous for his service during the Napoleonic Wars. A Half Nelson is a wrestling move. The phrase "half Horatio Nelson" would be a wacky, made-up, insult to Napoleon Bonaparte.
What is the site of Napoleon's major naval defeat?
The Battle of Trafalgar where Horatio Nelson destroyed the combined French and Spanish Fleets.
Does statue of Napoleon stand looking over the city in Trafalgar Square?
No. The statue in Trafalgar Square is of Admiral Horatio Nelson.
When was Horatio Nelson born?
Horatio Nelson was born on September 29, 1758.
What is Horatio Nelson's birthday?
Horatio Nelson was born on September 29, 1758.
When was Horatio Nelson Jackson born?
Horatio Nelson Jackson was born in 1872.
When did Horatio Nelson Jackson die?
Horatio Nelson Jackson died in 1955.
When did Nelson Horatio Darton die?
Nelson Horatio Darton died in 1948.
When did Horatio Nelson White die?
Horatio Nelson White died in 1892.
When was Horatio Nelson White born?
Horatio Nelson White was born in 1814.
When did Horatio Nelson Poole die?
Horatio Nelson Poole died in 1949.
