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What city in Kentucky was named in honor of a French king Frankfort or Louisville?
Let me give you a hint - a French King named Louis XIV was around at the time.
Why is Louisiana named like that?
Louisiana is named after the French king "King Louis"It was named after King Louis XIV of France.
What is the only state capital named for a french city?
Vermont's capital, Montpelier, is named for a French city, Montpellier.
What king was Louisiana named for?
Louisiana, it was named after the French King Louis XIV. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis". Louisiana was also part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain of the Spanish Empire. The territory was acquired in 1803 by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase from France. Also, a big city in the US was named after a French King, Louis XVI: Louisville in Kentucky.
Is Louisiana named after a Spanish king?
Nope, named after a French king. King Louis XIV of France, 1638 - 1715.
King for whom the french territory in America was named?
King Louis
What us city is named after a french king?
Louisiana, it was named after the French King Louis XIV. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis". Louisiana was also part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain of the Spanish Empire. The territory was acquired in 1803 by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase from France. Also, a big city in the US was named after a French King, Louis XVI: Louisville in Kentucky.
What Greek king was the ancient city of Byzantium named after?
The city of Byzantium is named after the Greek Byzas.
A college that is named after a french king whose head was chopped off in thr french revolution?
King George III
What state was purchased from the French in 1803 and was named after the French King Louis XIV?
Louisiana
Which state was named for a French King?
Louisiana, it was named after the French King Louis XIV. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis". Louisiana was also part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain of the Spanish Empire. The territory was acquired in 1803 by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase from France. Also, a big city in the US was named after a French King, Louis XVI: Louisville in Kentucky.
What city in Canada is named for the wife of king George the third?
The city in Canada named for the wife of King George III is Charlotte, which is located in the province of British Columbia. The city was named after Queen Charlotte, the wife of King George III, when it was established in the mid-19th century.
