What Do You Know About Admiral Lord Nelson?
Admiral Lord Nelson, an English naval hero told his crew, "England expects that every man will do his duty." Test how much you know about facts, the life and career of Admiral Lord Nelson with this short quiz.
- 1.
Where was Admiral Lord Nelson born?
- A.
Red Marley D'Habitot, Glouc.
- B.
Denby Dale, Yorks,
- C.
Badgers Mount, Kent
- D.
Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk
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D. Burnham Thorpe, NorfolkExplanation
Admiral Lord Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe, Norfolk. This information is not explicitly given in the question, but it is the correct answer based on historical knowledge. Nelson was born in Burnham Thorpe in 1758 and went on to become one of Britain's greatest naval heroes.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Who was his wife?
- A.
Mildred Ward
- B.
Frances Nisbet
- C.
Mary Nichols
- D.
Emma Hamilton
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B. Frances NisbetExplanation
Frances Nisbet is the correct answer because she was the wife of the person mentioned in the question. The question does not provide any additional context or information about the person, so we can only assume that Frances Nisbet was his wife based on the given options.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What battle led to the amputation of Nelson's right arm?
- A.
Battle of Calvi, Corsica
- B.
Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife
- C.
Battle of Copenhagen
- D.
Battle of the Nile
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B. Battle of Santa Cruz de TenerifeExplanation
During the Battle of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Nelson's right arm was amputated.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Nelson does NOT bear which of these titles
- A.
High Steward of Ipswich
- B.
Duke of Bronte
- C.
Earl St.Vincent
- D.
Baron Nelson of the Nile
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A. High Steward of IpswichExplanation
Nelson does not bear the title of High Steward of Ipswich. This can be inferred from the fact that the other three titles mentioned (Duke of Bronte, Earl St. Vincent, and Baron Nelson of the Nile) are all associated with Nelson. Therefore, it can be concluded that High Steward of Ipswich is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 5.
What was the name of the child he had with Emma Hamilton?
- A.
William
- B.
Horatia
- C.
Eleanor
- D.
Edmund
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B. HoratiaExplanation
Horatia is the correct answer because she was the child that he had with Emma Hamilton. The question is asking for the name of the child, and out of the given options, Horatia is the correct choice.Rate this question:
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- 6.
When wa the Battle of Trafalgar?
- A.
1st October, 1815
- B.
29th September, 1800
- C.
21st October, 1805
- D.
1st August, 1810
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C. 21st October, 1805Explanation
The correct answer is 21st October, 1805. This was the date of the Battle of Trafalgar, a naval battle fought between the British Royal Navy and the combined fleets of the French and Spanish navies during the Napoleonic Wars. The battle took place off the coast of Cape Trafalgar in Spain and resulted in a decisive victory for the British, under the command of Admiral Horatio Nelson. Nelson's innovative tactics and leadership skills led to the defeat of the enemy fleet, securing British control of the seas and preventing a French invasion of Britain.Rate this question:
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What was the name of the ship Nelson took to the Battle of the Nile?
- A.
HMS Vanguard
- B.
HMS Victory
- C.
HMS Raisonnable
- D.
HMS Captain
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A. HMS VanguardExplanation
HMS Vanguard is the correct answer because it was the ship that Nelson took to the Battle of the Nile. HMS Vanguard was a 74-gun ship of the line in the Royal Navy, and it played a crucial role in the British victory at the Battle of the Nile in 1798. This battle was a significant turning point in the Napoleonic Wars, and Nelson's leadership and tactics aboard HMS Vanguard were instrumental in securing the British victory.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Nelson disobeyed orders and broke the line to capture Spanish ships at the Battle of St. Vincent. Who was the commander of the fleet?
- A.
Sir Thomas Troubridge
- B.
Sir John Jervis
- C.
Commodore Duckworth
- D.
Admiral William Parker
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B. Sir John JervisExplanation
Sir John Jervis was the commander of the fleet at the Battle of St. Vincent. Nelson disobeyed orders and broke the line to capture Spanish ships, which suggests that Jervis was the one in charge and Nelson acted against his orders.Rate this question:
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- 9.
On which deck of HMS Victory was Nelson when he was shot by a sniper?
- A.
Upper Gun Deck
- B.
Quarterdeck
- C.
Poop deck
- D.
Forecastle
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C. Poop deckExplanation
The correct answer is the Poop deck. The Poop deck is the highest deck at the rear of the ship, providing a clear view of the surrounding area. Nelson was shot by a sniper while standing on the Poop deck during the Battle of Trafalgar in 1805. This deck was often used by high-ranking officers for observation and command purposes.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Where was Nelson buried?
- A.
Ely Cathedral
- B.
St Paul's Cathedral
- C.
Wells Cathedral
- D.
Westminster Abbey
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B. St Paul's CathedralExplanation
Nelson was buried in St Paul's Cathedral.Rate this question:
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