Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03

Cuthbert Collingwood Biography and Timeline

Follow Cuthbert Collingwood through 6 dated historical records for Great Britain.

Cuthbert Collingwood, historical timeline

A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.

6Distinct records
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1805–1806Years on this page

1805

Cadiz Blockade

Vice Admiral · Cadiz · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Maintains blockade pressure before Nelson arrives.

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1805-1805

Battle of Trafalgar

Vice Admiral · Trafalgar · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Leads the lee column and takes command after Nelson is wounded.

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1805-1805

Command After Nelson

Vice Admiral · Trafalgar · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Assumes command after Nelson is mortally wounded.

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1805-1810

Royal Sovereign

Vice Admiral · Trafalgar · Warfare / Napoleonic Wars

Breaks the enemy line in HMS Royal Sovereign.

Role range: 1800-1815 – 1805-1805

1806

Mediterranean Command

Vice Admiral · Mediterranean · Warfare / Military

Continues naval command after Nelson's death at Trafalgar.

Role range: 1805-1810

Mediterranean Command

Vice Admiral · Mediterranean · Warfare / Military

Maintains command of the fleet after Trafalgar.

Role range: 1805-1810

Records, sources and methodology

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