Which U.S state was named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria?
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Maryland, a state on the eastern coast of the United States, was named in honor of Queen Henrietta Maria, the wife of King Charles I of England. The name "Maryland" is derived from the Latin word "Mare" (meaning "sea") and the suffix "-land" (meaning "land"). The name was chosen as a tribute to the queen, who played a significant role in the early colonization efforts of the region.
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