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Duke of york's island

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  1. 1
    Former name of Atafu: an atoll in Tokelau, New Zealand. historical
  2. 2
    Former name of Santiago: an island of Galapagos, Ecuador. historical

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.

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