"King Charles's Island" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: Bestowed by William Ambrosia Cowley in 1682 in honor of Charles II, the then-reigning king of England. Head templates: {{en-proper noun|head=King Charles's Island}} King Charles's Island
  1. (historical) Former name of Floreana, an island in Galapagos, Equador. Wikipedia link: Charles II of England, King Charles's Island, William Ambrosia Cowley Tags: historical Categories (place): Islands Derived forms: Charles, Charles Island
    Sense id: en-King_Charles's_Island-en-name-1kRM8FTa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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