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Admiral Horatio Nelson. was the commanding British officer. He was a tactical genius too.
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∙ 9y agoVice-Admiral Horatio Nelson, 1st Viscount Nelson, 1st Duke of Bronte, 21st October 1805 was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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∙ 8y agoAdmiral Horatio Lord Nelson (born 1758 - died at Trafalgar, 1805).
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The column for Lord Admiral Nelson was erected there in commemoration of his famous victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805.
Which battle is Horatio Nelson most famous for?
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Admiral Horatio Nelson
Which famous figure stands on the top of the column in Trafalgar Square?
Admiral Lord Nelson is the name of the statue in Trafalgar Square.
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Trafalgar Square was built to celebrate the naval victory of Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. It has a centre piece of two fountains and a plinth with a statue of Nelson at the top. This is known as Nelson's Column and is now a major tourist attraction in London.
Which famous figure stands on topof the column in trafalgar square?
Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson.
Which statue stands at the centre of Trafalgar Square and why is this chap have a statue?
There is more than one statue in Trafalgar Square but the most famous is the column with Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson on top. The square was laid out to celebrate his victory over the French fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21st October 1805. He is considered to be Britain's greatest naval commander but was mortally wounded during the battle.
