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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.
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Where can you found Nelsons column?
You can find (not found) Nelson's column in Trafalgar Square in London.
Is Nelsons Column in Picadilly Circus?
No, Nelson's Column is located in Trafalgar Square, in London, England; Picadiily Circus is within walking distance of the Square, however.
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.
How tall is nelsons column?
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How many people visit nelsons column each year?
Approximately 5 million people visit Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square each year. It is a popular tourist attraction and a historical landmark in London.
Which famous column stands in the center of Trafalgar Square?
Nelson's Column.
Which famous figure stands on top of the columm in Trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, who died from wounds at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, stans on top of the column in Trafalgar Square.
What other landmarks are near Big Ben?
River Thames, Houses of Parliament, Nelsons Column in Trafalgar Square, Eros in Piccadilly Circus, Westminster Abbey, Tower Bridge, etc. etc. etc
What is the circumference of nelsons column?
Nelson's Column, located in Trafalgar Square, London, has a base that measures approximately 40 feet (12 meters) square. To find the circumference of the column's base, you would use the formula for the circumference of a square, which is 4 times the length of one side. Therefore, the circumference would be about 160 feet (or 48.8 meters).
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 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).
