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What is the name of a river in New York named after an explorer?
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Hudson River
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La Salle
Name any places named after explorers in Canada?
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What was the name of Henry Hudson wife?
If the question is referring to Henry Hudson (approx.1570-1611)the explorer who sailed into the New York waterways and ultimately had the Hudson River named after him, then his wife's name was "Katherine."
Who sailed for the Dutch up a river in present day New York State and named this river after myself?
What's is the name of New York State and the river after himslef
Who was the explorer who claimed the Hudson river valley for the dutch was?
It was Hudson. That's why it's called the HUDSON river.... It was named after him. His name was Henry Hudson.
Where did the Hudson River's name originate?
It is named for Henry Hudson, an English mansailing for the Dutch East India Company, who explored it in 1609. The Hudson River was originally named the Mauritius River, which is claimed to be the name given by Hudson in honor of Prince Maurice of Nassau. Alternatively, it is said to be the name given by Sixteenth Century European adventurers, explorers, and fishermen who knew the river as River Mauritius, 'The River of Mountains'.The Hudson River was named after the explorer Henry Hudson who explored that area in the early 1600's for the Dutch.
What does Colorados name mean?
Colorado means colored red named by a spanish explorer by the red highlights of the Colorado River.
What was conetecut named after?
Connecticut was named after the Connecticut River, which was named by Dutch explorer Adriaen Block in the early 1600s. The name "Connecticut" is believed to come from the Native American word "quinetucket," meaning "beside the long tidal river."
Was North Carolina named after a explorer?
No it was named after an explorer but yes a person. His name was Charles IX his name in latin is Carolina
What is the last name of a spanish explorer for whom America is named after?
America was named after an Italian explorer by the name of Amerigo Vespucci.
What is the name of the large river that flows north into the Beaufort sea in Canada?
That is the Mackenzie River, largest and longest river in Canada. Named for Scottish explorer Alexander Mackenzie who canoed its length in 1789
