Pierre-Charles Villeneuve21 October 1805
His defeat ends Napoleon's practical invasion threat against Britain.
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His defeat ends Napoleon's practical invasion threat against Britain.
Leaves Cadiz and is defeated by Nelson off Cape Trafalgar.
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