History of Oceania

What 6 states are named after foreign monarchs?

1. Georgia (United States), named after King George II of Great Britain.

2. Virginia (United States), named after Queen Elizabeth I of England, also known as the "Virgin Queen".

3. Carolina (United States), named after Charles II of England.

4. Louisiana (United States), named after King Louis XIV of France.

5. Maryland (United States), named after Queen Henrietta Maria of France, wife of King Charles I of England.

6. Pennsylvania (United States), named after Admiral William Penn, father of its founder William Penn.