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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".
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Who was the king of Spain that the Philippines was named after?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain. He was the king who sponsored the Spanish expedition led by Ferdinand Magellan, which resulted in the colonization of the Philippine islands.
Why is the Philippines named the Philippines?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain when the country was colonized by the Spanish in the 16th century. The name "Philippines" was given to honor the king and the country was named Las Islas Filipinas in Spanish.
Why is Philippines named Philippines?
The Philippines was named after King Philip II of Spain in the 16th century by Ruy Lopez de Villalobos. At the time of the naming, Philip was Crown Prince of Spain. NOTE: When the Philippines was named, Philip II of Spain was still a prince and not a king. Therefore, Philippines was actually named after a prince at that time.
After whom was the Philippines named?
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How did the Philippines get its name from?
The name "Philippines" was given by Spanish explorer Ruy López de Villalobos in honor of King Philip II of Spain when he arrived in the islands in the 16th century. It was originally named "Las Islas Filipinas" after the Spanish King.
What state was purchased from the French in 1803 and was named after the French King Louis XIV?
Louisiana
What state was named after a french province?
I think that's Maine. Lousiana was named after all those French kings called Louis.
Why is Louisiana named like that?
Louisiana is named after the French king "King Louis"It was named after King Louis XIV of France.
Which French king said ''I am the state''?
Louis the XIV was the French king who said "I am the state."
Is Louisiana named after a Spanish king?
Nope, named after a French king. King Louis XIV of France, 1638 - 1715.
King for whom the french territory in America was named?
King Louis
What city in Kentucky was named in honor of a French king Frankfort or Louisville?
Let me give you a hint - a French King named Louis XIV was around at the time.
How was the state of Maine named?
It is named for an ancient French Province.
What city is named after a french king?
ST. LOUIS
What French king said you are the state?
king Louis XIV said i am the state
Who declared 'I am the state'?
The French king Louis XIV.
A college that is named after a french king whose head was chopped off in thr french revolution?
King George III
