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The Battle of Trafalgar — British naval victory off Cadiz, 21 October 1805
Fought off Cape Trafalgar, near Cadiz, the battle of 21 October 1805 destroyed the Franco-Spanish fleet and secured British command of the seas. (Editorial synthesis)
The Battle of Trafalgar took place on 21 October 1805. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Battle of Trafalgar took place off Cape Trafalgar. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
2 commanders are recorded for the Battle of Trafalgar: Horatio Nelson (Royal Navy) and Pierre de Villeneuve (Franco-Spanish fleet). (source: Encyclopædia Universalis and Encyclopædia Britannica)
The Battle of Trafalgar ended in an English victory and the Franco-Spanish fleet destroyed or dispersed. (source: Encyclopædia Universalis)
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