Which Scottish-born admiral commanded the Chilean navy during the wars of independence?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: A. Lord Thomas Cochrane
- Step 1: Cochrane led the Chilean fleet and captured Valdivia in 1820. Step 2. Prat and Lynch were Chilean officers of the later Pacific war. Answer: Lord Thomas Cochrane. Why not the others: Nelson died in 1805 and never served Chile.
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