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Who is Louisiana named for?

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King Louis XIV, of France.

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Louisiana was named for?

Louisiana was named Louisiana because of King Louis XIV of France. Louis. Louis-iana


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Why was Louisiana named like that?

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What is the origin of Louisiana?

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Named Louisiana in honor of Louis xiv?

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Was Louisiana named after King Louis XIV of France?

La Salle named Louisiana after king Louis who was king of France at that time.


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