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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.
Who was British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson. There was actually 3 British Admirals at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar. The Commander in Chief was Vice Admiral of the White Lord Nelson who was killed during the action by a musket shot. The second in command was Vice Admiral of the Blue Cuthbert Collingwood who became Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean on Nelsons death. The third in command was Rear Admiral of the White the Earl of Northesk.
Who defeasted the french and spanish navies at the battle of trafalgar?
Admiral Horatio Nelson
What battle did nelson defeat napoleon?
Battle of Trafalgar. IMPROVEMENT At the battle of Trafalgar Lord Nelson didn't defeat Napoleon but the Allied French-Spanish Fleets under French Admiral Villeneuve.
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.
When was nelsons colomn made in?
Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, was built between 1840 and 1843 to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's death at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
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.
When was nelsons column erected?
Nelson's Column was erected between 1840 and 1843. It was built to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson, who died at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The column stands in Trafalgar Square, London, and is topped by a statue of Nelson himself.
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.
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.
What were the three victories of admiral nelson?
Battle of Copenhagen Battle of Trafalgar Battle of the Nile
Which English admiral won the battle of trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson.
Who was British admiral who destroyed most of the French fleet at Cape Trafalgar?
Horatio Nelson. There was actually 3 British Admirals at the Battle of Cape Trafalgar. The Commander in Chief was Vice Admiral of the White Lord Nelson who was killed during the action by a musket shot. The second in command was Vice Admiral of the Blue Cuthbert Collingwood who became Commander in Chief of the Mediterranean on Nelsons death. The third in command was Rear Admiral of the White the Earl of Northesk.
Who was pickled on Gibraltar when they died?
Admiral Horatio Nelson, after the Battle of Trafalgar.
What is celebrated at trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Nelson's victory over a Napoleonic fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Are there two nelsons columns?
Yes, there are two Nelson's Columns. The most famous is the Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London, which commemorates Admiral Lord Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. The second is located in Antigua and is known as Nelson's Dockyard, named after Nelson, who had a significant presence in the Caribbean. Both honor Admiral Nelson's legacy, but they serve different commemorative purposes.
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.
