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The first European to discover the Hudson Bay was Henry Hudson in the year 1610. The bay is named after him.

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Hudson Bay founded by Henry Hudson


What did Henry Hudson the explorer accomplish in his life?

he founded the hudson river, and the hudson bay.


What year was Hudson's Bay Company founded?

1670


When did Sebastian Cabot discover Hudson Bay?

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When was the the Hudson bay company founded?

It was found in May 2, 1670.


Where did Henry Hudson depart from on his first voyage?

the north west passage i think


What voyage was Henry hudson's major voyage?

He was looking for a passage to Asia. He founded the Hudson Bay and Hudson River. He was later abandoned by his crew mates.


What is the name of the enourmous Canadian bay that almost divides Canada in two?

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What is the name of the large bay northeastern of Canada?

That is Hudson Bay


What year was city Victoria founded?

The year that Victoria, British Columbia was founded was 1843. The Hudson Bay Company founded it that year on March 14.


What type of company was the Hudson's Bay Company?

The Hudson's Bay Company was founded in Eastern Canada (1670). For a little over a century it was a fur market in the area. ================================================================================= 1. The Hudson's Bay Company still exists. It is still doing business. In fact, I have a Hudson's Bay Company Mastercard. Until recently, I had a Hudson's Bay Company credit card as well. 2. The Hudson's Bay Company was not "founded" in "Eastern Canada." It was Chartered in England. 3. King Charles II incorporated, by Royal Charter, on May 2, 1670, "The Governor and Company of Adventurers of England trading into Hudson's Bay." The name was eventually shortened to "Hudson's Bay Company." 4. The Hudson's Bay Company was a trading company that established trading posts on the shores of Hudson Bay, and later in Canada's interior. At those trading posts, it traded European manufactured goods to the people of the First Nations. From them in return, the Hudson's Bay Company received animal furs, which were then shipped back to England.


When was HBC opened?

HBC (The Hudson's Bay Company) was founded in 1670 by King Charles II.