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Horatio Nelson — British admiral, victor of Trafalgar, 1758–1805
A British admiral, victor of Aboukir and Trafalgar, mortally wounded on the deck of the Victory at the very moment of his final victory. (Editorial synthesis)
Horatio Nelson was born on 29 September 1758. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Horatio Nelson died on 21 October 1805. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
Horatio Nelson died off Cape Trafalgar. (source: Encyclopædia Britannica)
2 battles commanded are recorded: the Battle of the Nile (Royal Navy) and the Battle of Trafalgar (Royal Navy).
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