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Yes.
Louisiana (also known as New France) was named after Louis XIV, King of France from 1643-1715. When René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de La Salle claimed the territory drained by the Mississippi River for France, he named it La Louisiane, meaning "Land of Louis".
Louisiana was also part of the Viceroyalty of New Spain of the Spanish Empire. The territory was acquired in 1803 by the United States through the Louisiana Purchase from France.
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What became the name of area in France where French king allowed the norsemen to settle?
The area where the Norsemen were allowed to settle by the French king, roughly correspond to the Normandy region.
Is a roi also another name for a french monarch?
Yes, the male version. "Le Roi" means King in French, "La Reine" means Queen in French.
What famous king and king lost their heads during then french revolution?
The French king under the French revolution was King Louis XVI. The Queen was Marie-Antoinette. They were both executed using the guillotine.
Does King Henry tell the French ambassador that he is ready and willing to engage the French in battle?
King Henry later tells the French ambassador that he is not ready to fight.
Fact on the King of France during the French Revolution?
Louis XVI was an inept and indecisive French King who lost his office and his head during the French Revolution.
The US purchased Louisana Territory from who?
The French.
What state of the US has the largest french speaking minority?
Louisana
Who was the French ruler who acquired Louisana from Spain to sell to the U.S.?
Napoleon Bonaparte
What was the last purchase of land by the US to complete the lower 48?
Louisana purchase from the king of frace.
During the French Revolution what was the King's name?
King Louis XVI.
What state is name after the french king?
Louisiana
Where is the college Louisana Technical in Louisana?
In Ruston
What is the name of the French King who was executed?
King Louis XVI was the victim of Regicide.
Was there a French king with a last name Solanet?
yessuh.
The french word of my name is Ryan?
Ryan is an Irish name (it means little king)
Name of the King the French peasants invaded?
I think you are talking about King Louis the sixteenth. He was the king during the French revolution and was detained by the revolutionaries and later beheaded at the guillotine.
What does the name Ryan mean in french?
The name Ryan is not a French name, so it does not have a specific meaning in French. It originated from the Irish language and means "little king" or "kingly" in English.
