Prince Rupert's Land


Prince Ru·pert's Land

geographical name \ˈrü-pərts\

Definition of PRINCE RUPERT'S LAND

historical region N & W Canada comprising drainage basin of Hudson Bay granted 1670 by King Charles II to Hudson's Bay Company; purchased 1869 by Canada

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