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Lord Nelson (Horatio Nelson)

Admiral Horatio Nelson was a renowned British naval leader during the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Known for his strategic brilliance, he played a key role in defeating France and Spain during the Napoleonic Wars, notably at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. Nelson's bold tactics and inspiring leadership helped secure Britain’s naval dominance. He is celebrated as a national hero for safeguarding Britain’s maritime interests and his innovative approach to naval warfare. Nelson was fatally wounded in the Battle of Trafalgar, but his legacy endures as one of history’s greatest naval commanders.