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Edwin Burrows <[log in to unmask]>
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A LISTSERV list for discussions pertaining to New York State history." <[log in to unmask]>
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Fri, 11 Sep 1998 09:07:43 -0400
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It has been said--most recently in the estimable Encyclopedia of New York
City--that Queens County was named after, or in honor of, Catherine of
Braganza, wife of Charles II. I would be grateful if anyone could steer me
to primary sources that would confirm or refute this assertion. Thanks to
all in advance.

Ted Burrows
Department of History
Brooklyn College

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