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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsIn 1857, the name Bronte surfaced during land sales, linking back to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson. Nelson captured Sicily's Bronte in 1799, earning the title "Duke of Bronte." Local landmarks echo Nelson's influence, preserving his memory.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
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Bronte's name: our Trafalgar connection. Waverley Council Library, accessed 16/02/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/43457