Albany was named by British settlers in 1664 in honour of the
then Duke of Albany, who would later become King James VII of
Scotland and King James II of England.
Albany was named by British settlers in 1664 in honour of the
then Duke of Albany, who would later become King James VII of
Scotland and King James II of England.
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In King Lear, written by William Shakespeare, the Duke of Albany
is the husband of Goneril. Goneril is one of King Lear's
daughters.
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Albany
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He took over New York, which was named New Netherlands, and
named the capital city Albany. Hence his other title as Duke of
Albany.