King Charles's Island

English

Etymology

Bestowed by William Ambrosia Cowley in 1682 in honor of Charles II, the then-reigning king of England.

Proper noun

King Charles's Island

  1. (historical) Former name of Floreana: an island of Galapagos, Equador.

Derived terms

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