A Long and Illustrious History
Who was Lord Horatio Nelson?
AA Victorian Prime Minister
BBritain's greatest naval commander, who defeated the French at Trafalgar in 1805 ✓
CAn explorer who discovered new trade routes to India
DThe general who defeated Napoleon at Waterloo
Answer & explanation
The correct answer is Britain's greatest naval commander, who defeated the French at Trafalgar in 1805.
Lord Horatio Nelson was Britain's greatest naval commander. He defeated the French and Spanish fleets at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, but was killed in the battle. Trafalgar Square in London is named after this victory.
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