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Trafalgar, the Battle of
     
Trafalgar, the Battle of
an important sea battle fought off Cape Trafalgar in southwest Spain in 1805, when British ships led by Admiral Nelson beat the French and Spanish forces. Nelson was killed in the battle, and Trafalgar Square was built in his honour.
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