Notable People
Admiral Nelson
Naval commander who led Britain to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar but was killed in the battle.
Key facts
- Commanded the British navy to victory at the Battle of Trafalgar (1805), defeating the combined French and Spanish fleets, but was killed during the battle.
- Commemorated by Nelson's Column in Trafalgar Square, London; his ship HMS Victory can be visited in Portsmouth.
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