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When the English captured the Dutch colonial town of New Amsterdam, the Duke of York was honored by having the city renamed after his city of York, thus New York, a city in the New World.
The English colony in which the city was located was also called New York, so when the colony revolted and declared its independence it became the State of New York.
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What state is named after the duke of York?
New York
Are the New York giants an NFL team named after a state?
No, the New York Giants are not named after a state; they are named after the city of New York. While the team represents New York, its name reflects the city rather than the entire state. The Giants are part of the NFL and have a storied history, but their name specifically references New York City.
What state that was named after English duke?
Virginia - Elizabeth I was "The Virgin Queen."
Is the Jets and the Giants named after New York City or the state of New York?
New York city because all of the other teams are named after cities not states
What states have a city named New York?
There is only one New York City and it is found in New York State.
Where did the name New York come from?
It was named for the Duke of York. And they put the word 'New" in front because there was a York in England.
Are the New York Yankees named after the city or state?
The Yankees were named after the state. The team happens to play in New York City, but if they moved to a different part of New York, the team name would remain the same.
Which U.S. state is named after a city in England called York?
New York.
Who was empire state named after?
"Empire State" is a common nickname for New York State.
Which state named a river after Henry Hudson?
New York
What are States named after countries?
New Hampshire - Hampshire England New York - York England New Jersey - Jersey England
How many New York are there in the US?
There are two places in the United States called New York. One of those is New York state and the other is New York city.
