Horatio Nelson
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- proper noun
- The statue of Horatio Nelson in Trafalgar Square honors his memory and achievements.
- Admiral Horatio Nelson
- Lord Horatio Nelson
Examples
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Admiral Horatio Nelson is celebrated for his naval tactics.
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Did Horatio Nelson really say, 'England expects that every man will do his duty'?
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Horatio Nelson is celebrated as one of Britain's greatest naval heroes for his leadership at Trafalgar.
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Books about Horatio Nelson often describe his daring tactics and brilliant naval strategies.
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Horatio Nelson was a celebrated English admiral known for his leadership at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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In 1805, Horatio Nelson led his fleet to a decisive victory against the French navy.
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The legacy of Horatio Nelson continues to inspire naval officers around the world.
Synonyms
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A British navy admiral who won important sea battles and died at the Battle of Trafalgar
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An English admiral who beat the French at Trafalgar and died there
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An English navy leader who defeats Napoleon's fleet and dies at Trafalgar
A leader of the British navy who won the Battle of Trafalgar and died there
Surface Forms
Morphology
Horatio + Nelson
This is a proper name referring to a specific historical person; the occupational/biographical meaning ('English admiral') cannot be compositionally derived from the constituent name parts. Proper nouns are referential rather than compositional across languages, so a B1 learner who only knows the two name tokens would not infer the MWE's meaning.
Etymology
Horatio Nelson was a famous British admiral who won important sea battles against the French and was killed at the Battle of Trafalgar. Because he led bravely and died in battle, his name became a symbol of a 'naval hero' and courage.