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Why was Nelson's victory at the battle of trafalgar so significant?
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∙ 14y ago
Britain didn't have to worry about French competition anymore upon the high seas.
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∙ 13y agoIt made the invasion of England impossible. @I do not say he cannot come', said William Pitt, 'I only say he cannot come by sea.'
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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.
What were the names of Admiral Nelson's captains at the battle of Trafalgar?
Nelson's ship at the Battle of Trafalgar was the Victory.It was the HMS Bristol.
What was the name of Lord Nelson's flagship?
At the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife (a complete disaster) Nelson's ship was HMS Thesus Battle of the Nile-HMS Vanguard Battle of Copenhagen-HMS Elephant Battle of Trafalgar (his famous last battle)-HMS Victory
What is the height of Trafalgar Square?
Trafalgar Square contains Nelson's Column, a tribute to Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory (and death) in the Battle of Trafalgar (1805). The column is 51.6 meters tall (169.25 ft).
Did Napoleon plan to invade England?
Yes but had to abbandon his plans following Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar.
Where is Nelson's Column?
Nelsons Column stands in Trafalgar Square London, and was built to commemorate the death of Admiral Nelson at the battle of Trafalgar. See related link for a picture and more details.
Why is there a nelsons column in trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson was, and still is, a British Naval hero, famous for having beaten Napoleon's fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, even though he was mortally wounded in the battle. When a new square was laid out in London in the 1820's, it was decided that it would be called Trafalgar Square to commemorate Nelson's victory and erect a statue of the great man on top of the column which is now known as Nelson's Column.
What was trafalgar square called before the battle of trafalgar?
Trafalgar Square didn't exist before the battle. It was built to commemorate Nelson's victory.
What are facts about the battle of trafalgar?
A great British victory.
Crew list on the victory at the battle of trafalgar?
Nelson!
Most significant naval battle of Napoleon's career?
The Battle of Trafalgar.
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 is celebrated at trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Nelson's victory over a Napoleonic fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
When people in England heard of the victory of the battle of Trafalgar what did they do?
Cheered; built statues; and named places after both Horatio and Trafalgar.
Why is called Trafalgar Square?
The column for Lord Admiral Nelson was erected there in commemoration of his famous victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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.?
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.
