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Which famous admiral defeated the French and Spanish fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805?
- Admiral Nelson
- Admiral Hood
- Admiral Drake
- Admiral Collingwood
Why this is the correct answer
Admiral Horatio Nelson commanded the British fleet at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805, defeating the combined French and Spanish fleets and securing British naval supremacy. Nelson was fatally wounded during the battle and is commemorated at Trafalgar Square in London.