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Virginia was named after Elizabeth I of England, who was also known as "the virgin queen" because she never married (opinions are divided on whether or not she was actually a virgin, but officially she was).
The state of Virginia is named after Queen Elizabeth I of England who was known as the Virgin Queen because she did not take a consort.

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How did Virginia receive its nickname?

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What one of the thirteen colonies has the nickname '' mother of states ''?

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Which state is often called the mother of presidents?

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What else was the Virginia Plan known as?

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