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Virginia was the colony named after Queen ElizabethI

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Who did they name Virginia after?

elizabeth1-the virgin queen


Colony of Virginia was named in honor of?

The colony of Virginia was named after England's Queen Elizabeth I, she was called "The Virgin Queen".


Where did queen Elizabeth1 live?

she lived in England


Was Queen Elizabeth1 England adviser Sisile?

no


How did Virginia got its name?

The state of Virginia got its name from the colony that shared the name. The colony was named after Queen Elizabeth, England's "Virgin Queen."It is named in honor of Queen Elizabeth I who was known as the virgin queen.


Who was the father of queen elizabeth1 of England?

King Henry


Who was virgin queen of England?

Queen Elizabeth 1 was known as the virgin queen because she never married and had no children. She claimed that she was married to England.


For whom was Sir Francis Drake exploring?

Sir Francis Drake was exploring for Queen Elizabeth1 of England.


What is queen elizabeth1?

British


Who where parents of Elizabeth1?

Queen Elizabeth I of England was the daughter of King Henry VIII and his second wife, Anne Boleyn.


Why was this name given to the colony?

To honor Queen Elizabeth I also known as the Virgin Queen.


How did Virginia get's it's name?

In 1584, the name "Virginia" was suggested, with Virginia being a name for Queen Elizabeth I of England (because she was known as the Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested the name.Virginia was named after the first child born in the Virginia colony. The child's name was Virginia DareIt is named after Queen Elizabeth I who was also known as the Virgin Queen.