Why is Alberta named Alberta?

Answer 1

The Marquess of Lorne was Canada's Governor General from 1878 to 1883. He was married to Queen Victoria's daughter, Princess Louise Caroline Alberta.

When the Marquis got wind of Canada's plan to create two new provinces out of the Northwest Territories, he suggested that one of them be named after his wife.

Et voilà!

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Answer 2

The district of Alberta was created in 1882, and enlarged to become a province of Canada on September 1, 1905. The name was suggested by the Marquess of Lorne, Governor General of Canada from 1878 to 1883, in honour of his wife, H.R.H. Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, daughter of Queen Victoria.

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Answer 3

Alberta was named for Princess Louise Caroline Alberta, who was the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria of Canada. Lake Louise and Mount Alberta were also named in her honor.

Answer 4

Alberta was named for princess Louise Alberta.

Answer 5

Alberta [, Canada] was named after Louise Caroline Alberta .