Monday 21st October 2024
The death of Lord Nelson (Quiz #703)
Portrait of Nelson by L. F. Abbott (1799) (Public domain)
Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805) is widely regarded as one of the greatest naval commanders in history. He was killed by a French sharpshooter at the Battle of Trafalgar on 21 October 1805.
1. What were Nelson's last words?
2. How was Nelson's body preserved while his ship returned to Gibraltar?
3. What did King George III say, on receiving the news of Nelson's death?
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