[DOC] [TLE] Virginia (given name) - Wikipedia [PAR] Virginia is a feminine given name derived from the Ancient Roman family name 
Virginius, ... Virginia is the name of a state in the United States, derived by an 
expedition sent by Sir Walter Raleigh in ... American regional "king", Wingina, 
and reported to Queen Elizabeth I that he ruled over a land known as 
Wingandacoa. [DOC] [TLE] Portraiture of Elizabeth I of England - Wikipedia [PAR] The portraiture of Elizabeth I of England illustrates the evolution of English royal 
portraits in the Early Modern period from the representations of simple likenesses 
to the later complex imagery used to convey the power and aspirations of the 
state, as well as of the monarch at its head. ..... These paintings are named after 
the jewels the queen wears, her personal... [DOC] [TLE] Elizabeth I (15331603) - Encyclopedia Virginia [PAR] Nov 21, 2011 ... Named for her paternal grandmother, Elizabeth spent her early years ... Dudley 
was so close to Elizabeth that in 1562 the ill queen wanted him to ... I would not 
forsake that single state to match myself with the greatest monarch. ... An 
expedition funded by Raleigh reached Roanoke Island on July 13, 1584. [DOC] [TLE] Elizabeth I of England - New World Encyclopedia [PAR] Elizabeth's chief advisors were Sir William Cecil, a Secretary of State, and Sir .... 
Parliament had passed the Act of Association 1584, under which anyone .... It is 
sometimes claimed that Elizabeth named James her heir on her deathbed. [DOC] [TLE] Roanoke Island - North Carolina History Project [PAR] In 1584, 1585, and 1587, Sir Walter Raleigh funded expeditions to Roanoke 
Island ... On March 25, 1584, Queen Elizabeth I issued a charter allowing Raleigh 
to ... to Queen Elizabeth I, and the new territory was named Virginia, in honor of 
the... [DOC] [TLE] Walter Raleigh - Explorer - Biography.com [PAR] Oct 28, 2015 ... He became a favorite of Queen Elizabeth after serving in her army in Ireland. He 
was ... Between 1584 and 1589, he helped establish a colony near Roanoke 
Island (present-day North Carolina), which he named Virginia. [DOC] [TLE] Queen Elizabeth I: Colonising America | Explore Royal Museums ... [PAR] In the 1570s and 1580s, Queen Elizabeth I granted royal permission to two ... 
After an exploratory voyage in 1584, Ralegh decided that Roanoke Island, off the 
... Queen Elizabeth I did not allow high-risk ventures to be sponsored by the state, 
... he named 'Virginia' in honour of Queen Elizabeth 'the Virgin Queen' in 1585. [DOC] [TLE] alphaDictionary * The Origins of US State Names [PAR] Etymologies (histories) of the names of the US states based on 2006 linguistic 
research. ... Around 1730 James Oglethorpe formulated a plan to obtain the 
release of ..... At the end of the 16th century, Queen Elizabeth I of England (1533-
1603), ... gave the name Virginia to the whole area explored by the 1584 
expedition of... [DOC] [TLE] The 13 Colonies by isaiah ward on Prezi [PAR] It is the 35th biggest state taking up, 42,769 square miles of the U.S.. Its 
population ... Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England, she was 
known as the Virgin Queen. Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name 
around 1584. [DOC] [TLE] Queen Elizabeth I - British Royal Family History [PAR] Queen Elizabeth I - Kings and Queens from Alfred the Great to Elizabeth II. ... The 
rulers of many European states made unsuccessful bids to marry Elizabeth, and 
she ... 1580 Francis Drake sails around the world in the Golden Hind. ... American 
colony and names it Virginia after Elizabeth the Virgin Queen. 1584. Oakham... [DOC] [TLE] Virginia - Credential Check [PAR] Old Dominion State ... Virginia became the 10th state in 1788. Origin of Name 
Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the 
Virgin Queen). Sir Walter Raleigh may have suggested this name around 1584. 
Motto [DOC] [TLE] Virginia State Name Origin, Virginia Nicknames [PAR] Virginia was named for Queen Elizabeth I of England (she was known as the 
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Question: This state was named for Elizabeth I around 1584
Answer: Virginia