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The one in respect of the white banks and cliffs, that it might have some affinity, even in name also, with our own country, which was sometime so called.

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Why did drake give the name albion to the land?

becuase he wanted too


What did sir Francis drake name the new land?

Sir Francis Drake named the new land New Albion which means New Britain.


Why did drake give the name 'Albion to the land?

The one in respect of the white banks and cliffs, that it might have some affinity, even in name also, with our own country, which was sometime so called.


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Where is Albion?

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There are no cities in England named 'Albion'. Albion is an archaic name for Great Britain or England.


What is the former name of albion?

Albion was the ancient name for Britain or England. Albusmeans white in Latin (probably referring to the white cliffs of Dover).


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West Bromwich Albion changed their name from the 'Strollers' to 'Albion' in 1880.


Why are football teams named Albion?

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