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Two states named after the king who lost his head?
North and South Carolina were named for King Charles (Carolus in Latin) I of England, who was beheaded in 1649.
Why is Carolina called Carolina?
The states of North Carolina and South Carolina are named after King Charles who was the king at the time that they were colonies.
What state is named after a British King?
Carolina was named by King Charles the Second of England after his father Charles the First. Carolinus being Latin for Charles.
When did King Charles became King of England?
There were two kings of England named Charles. Take your pick from the related questions below.
What does South Carolina mean?
it was named after King Charles II of England (charles in latin is Carolus)
Who was charlestown named after?
Charlestown Massachusetts was named after King Charles I of England. see www.charlestownbusiness.com/history.html
What 5 states where named after a women?
There are only three that I know of. Virginia and West Virginia are named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, the "Virgin Queen", and Maryland is named after Queen Henrietta Maria of France. Georgia is named after King George II of Great Britain and the Carolinas are named after King Charles II of England.
How did Carolina get its name?
Carolina means Charles in Latin. The states were named after King Charles.
North Carolina are name for what name of king of England?
The Carolinas were named after Charles I.
Charlestown was named after this person?
Charleston was named after the king, King Charles II of England. The city is located the state South Carolina.
What is South Carolina's name origin?
Named for King Charles I of England, but in Latin Latin name for Charles is Carolus.
Which states are named after saints?
The state of Maryland was named to honor queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of England's King Charles I. Some say the state was named after the Virgin Mary. Both versions may be correct.
