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Beaufort is named after Sir Francis Beaufort, a British naval officer and hydrographer known for developing the Beaufort Scale, which measures wind force. The name was adopted for various places, including Beaufort, South Carolina, and Beaufort, North Carolina, reflecting his contributions to maritime navigation and meteorology. The use of his name honors his significant impact on the field.

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