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How Admiral Horatio Nelson Ended Up Dead in a Barrel of Brandy

How Admiral Horatio Nelson Ended Up Dead in a Barrel of Brandy

Ridiculous History

February 19, 201933m 24s

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Naval legend Admiral Nelson died on October 21st, 1805 shortly after being shot by a French sniper while standing on the deck his ship, Victory. Following the British victory at the Battle of Trafalgar, the survivors of the conflict were left with a dilemma -- how could they preserve Nelson's body long enough for the corpse to receive an appropriate burial back home?

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