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Duke of York's Island
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English
Etymology
Named for various dukes of York. In the case of the New Zealand atoll, for Prince Edward, Duke of York and Albany Prince Edward, younger brother of George III of England George III of England. In the case of the Ecuadorian island, for James II of England James II of England prior to his father's death.
Proper noun
Duke of York's Island
en historical en @former name of:Atafu atoll territory/Tokelau c/New Zealand.
en historical en @former name of:Santiago island p/Galapagos c/Ecuador.
Anagrams
en addefikklnoorssuy Duke of York Islands
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