Nelson's Column - Wikipedia
Nelson's Column is a monument in Trafalgar Square in the City of Westminster, Central London, built to commemorate Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson's decisive victory at the Battle of Trafalgar over the combined French and Spanish navies, during which he was killed by a French sniper.
Nelson’s Column | Description, History, & Facts | Britannica
Nelson’s Column, monument in Trafalgar Square in London. It honors Horatio Nelson, the greates of English naval heroes and commemorates Britain’s triumph over France. Lord Nelson was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805, in which the Royal Nave defeated a combined force of 33 French and Spanish ships.
Trafalgar Square | Monument, Nelson, Fountains | Britannica
2024年12月8日 · Observe Trafalgar Square and its tribute to Sir Horatio Nelson that symbolizes Great Britain's time as a naval and colonial superpower leading up to the 20th century Trafalgar Square, London, including views of Nelson's Column and the facade of the National Gallery.
Trafalgar Square - Wikipedia
Several scenes in the dystopian future of George Orwell's Nineteen Eighty Four take place in Trafalgar Square, which was renamed "Victory Square" by the story's totalitarian regime and dominated by the giant statue of Big Brother which replaced Nelson.
Nelson’s Column - History and Facts | History Hit
2021年6月11日 · Nelson’s Column is a monument dedicated to Admiral Lord Nelson in London’s Trafalgar Square. Nelson’s Column is a tribute to one of British history’s greatest men: Admiral Lord Horatio Nelson, victor of many naval battles, including the Battle of Trafalgar (hence the name of the square).
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2021年5月25日 · The Nelson Column, as it was once known, was erected to commemorate Admiral Horatio Nelson's victory at the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805; a victory in which he died. The Column took a while...
Nelson and the Battle of Trafalgar - British Heritage Travel
2022年2月23日 · On the 9th of Jan, 1806, Lord Nelson, naval commander, and hero of the Battle of Trafalgar was buried at St. Paul’s Cathedral in London. Nelson's Column and Trafalgar Square are two of Britain’s most iconic landmarks.