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∙ 15y agoThe explorer Bienville name it in honor of the Duke of Orleans. (It was named after the city of Orleans in France. Which is why it's New Orleans...sort of like New Jersey and NewYork. )
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∙ 8y agoNew Orleans was founded May 7, 1718 by the French Mississippi Company, on land inhabited by the Chitimacha. It was named for the Duke of Orleans, whose title came from the French city of Orleans.
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∙ 12y agoNew Orleans got its name from the city of Orléans on the Loire River in France.
The city's founder, Bienville, named it for Philippe, Duke of Orléans, regent of France for Louis XV. The name in French is La Nouvelle-Orléans.
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∙ 13y agoLa Nouvelle-Orléans (New Orleans) was named after Phillipe d'Orleans, the Duke of Orleans, Regent of France. Sold to the Spanish in 1763, given back to the French in 1801. Sold to the United States in the Louisiana purchase, 1803.
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∙ 14y agoNew Orleans originated as a French conony and was named after the city of Orleans in France.
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∙ 13y agoThe French named it after Orleans.
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What do you call someone from New Orleans?
New Orleans native
Why do they call it jazz?
It was originally in New Orleans home of jazz they were the new Orleans jazz
How do you get an expungement in New Orleans?
It depends on the offense. Call a lawyer or the District Attorney.
What are the release dates for Secret's Out - 2006 Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans 4-10?
Secret's Out - 2006 Bad Lieutenant Port of Call New Orleans 4-10 was released on: USA: 4 December 2009
Where did the New Orleans settlement lived?
the new orleans settlement lived in new orleans.
Where did Peyton Mannings grow up?
New Orleans, LA New Orleans Lousiana
do you have a train that leaves new orleans and arrives in sheridan wyoming?
The Amtrak website lets you route your trip and then gives you schedules and prices. You can also call the Amtrak office in New Orleans for info.
What is considered a long distance call?
A long distance call would be considered New Orleans, LA. to Hang Kong, China.
What state is New Orleans in?
New Orleans is in the state of Louisiana
What is the word Orleans derived from?
Orleans, a city in France. New Orleans was named after Phillipe II of Orleans. New Orleans in french = Nouvelle Orleans.
What is the birth place of jazz?
No one knows but the consensus of opinion points to New Orleans.
Where is the Ursuline Academy Of New Orleans in New Orleans Louisiana located?
The address of the Ursuline Academy Of New Orleans is: , New Orleans, LA 70118-6399
