"Duke of York's Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Named for various dukes of York. In the case of the New Zealand atoll, for Prince Edward, younger brother of George III of England. In the case of the Ecuadorian island, for James II of England prior to his father's death. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=Duke of York's Island}} Duke of York's Island
  1. (historical) Former name of Atafu, an atoll in Tokelau, New Zealand. Tags: historical Categories (place): Atolls, Places in Tokelau
    Sense id: en-Duke_of_York's_Island-en-name-~DQnZ5yI Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 62 38
  2. (historical) Former name of Santiago, an island in Galapagos, Ecuador. Tags: historical Categories (place): Islands, Places in Ecuador
    Sense id: en-Duke_of_York's_Island-en-name-Roys9-1P

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