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There are many places named after British Prime Ministers. Pittsburgh, Melbourne and Sydney are a few examples - though obviously not the capital of their countries.
Wellington, the capital of New Zealand was named after the Duke of Wellington, Arthur Wellesley who was Prime Minister from 1828 to 1830.
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∙ 8y agoThe city of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is likely the most populous.
It was founded by British general John Forbes in 1758, and named in honor of William Pitt (the Elder), Earl of Chatham, who was not actually a prime minister until 1766.
Other colonial cities named in honor of British statesmen include Pelham, MA and Pelham, NH, and four cities named Wilmington (DE, MA, NC, VT).
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∙ 8y agoPittsburgh, named for William Pitt.
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