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

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

Derived terms

Charles
Charles Island

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