Rupert's Land wasn't given to Prince Rupert, it was named after him. It was the territory that drained into Hudson Bay. Prince Rupert was one of the original "Company of Adventurers" who were granted a Royal Charter on May 2, 1670, creating the Hudson's Bay Company. Rupert's Land was transferred from Britain to Canada on July 15, 1870.
Rupert's Land wasn't given to Prince Rupert, it was named after him. It was the territory that drained into Hudson Bay. Prince Rupert was one of the original "Company of Adventurers" who were granted a Royal Charter on May 2, 1670, creating the Hudson's Bay Company. Rupert's Land was transferred from Britain to Canada on July 15, 1870.
'Rupert's Land' was named after Prince Rupert. It was owned and controlled by the Hudson's Bay Company. Prince Rupert was its first governor. It was a proprietory British commercial colony, mainly trading in furs. The name 'Rupert's Land' fell into disuse when it was transferred to and absorbed into Canada.
Prince Rupert was the leading member of the Company of Adventurers. Rupert's Land was named after him.
Prince Rupert of the Rhine was a Royalist (cavalier)
SS Prince Rupert ended in 1956.
Prince Rupert was the commander of the cavalier cavalry.
Prince Rupert of the Rhine was born on December 17, 1619.
Prince Rupert of the Rhine was born on December 17, 1619.
The airport code for Prince Rupert Airport is YPR.
Prince Rupert Daily News was created in 1902.
Prince Rupert was a cousin of Charles II, the King of England and a member of his court.Prince Rupert was the Nephew of king Charles I. :)
Prince Rupert of the Rhine died on November 19, 1682 at the age of 62.