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French and Spanish Admirals Villeneuve and Gravina.

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Lord Nelson's ship was called Bucentaure at the Battle of Trafalger during the time of the Napoleonic Wars on October twenty-first in the bloody year of 1805.

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In what war did lord nelson defeat napoleon?

It was in the Battle of Trafalgar during Napoleon wars.


How did the battle of trafalgar impact british culture?

It impacted British culture alot. Many things have been built around the world, especially in London, to remember important people that fought in this battle. For example, Lord Horatio Nelson has his own column. Called Nelson's column which is a statue of him. When he died, there was a big hero's funeral which many people payed their respectings to as he was the leader of Britain that won against France. The Battle of Trafalgar has had a big impact on British Culture.


Who won the Battle of the Nile in 1798?

Lord Admiral Horatio Nelson won the battle.


How did lord nelson die?

lord nelson got shot during the battle of Trafalgarby: Tuesday-Mae Jaggersat the battle of Trafalgar, Nelsons flagship, The Victory came under fire from the French ship, The Redoubtable. Snipers from the enemy ship fired on the Victory and Nelson was hit from a distance of about 50 feet, at just after 1pm on the 21st October. The bullet had entered his left shoulder, pierced a lung and came to rest at the base of his spine. Nelson was carried below and died at 4.30pm that dayHe got an infection and died from very poor quality medical treatment. Hope that helps


How long was the battle of Trafalgar?

Everyone seems to think that it started in 1935 but Lord Nelson and Napoleon Bonaparte (the people against each other) wouldn't even be alive in this year. It actually started on the 21st of October 1805 in which was between the British and French/Spanish nations. Hope you found this helpful :)

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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.


In what year did Lord Nelson defeat-Spanish fleets in the battle of Trafalgar?

1805.


In what war did lord nelson defeat napoleon?

It was in the Battle of Trafalgar during Napoleon wars.


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 happened to Lord Nelson during the Battle of Trafalgar?

He was killed by a rifleman,


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 celebrated at trafalgar square?

Admiral Lord Nelson's victory over a Napoleonic fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.


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.


As it sailed south Lord Nelson great ship Victory met the Spanish fleet near Trafalgar what is the predicate in this sentence?

Lord Nelson's great ship Victory The battle of Trafalgar is evident .???


Why was Lord Nelson so important?

Lord Nelson was a very famous Sea Captain of the 18th century. He is mostly known for his victory at the Battle of Trafalgar. Their is a huge statue of him in Trafalgar square London


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 were the UK losses at the Battle of Trafalgar?

There were 458 killed including Lord Nelson and 1,208 wounded.