Prince Rupert is considered a founder of which trading company?
East India Company
Hudson's Bay Company
Royal African Company
British South Africa Company
Answer
Hudson's Bay Company is a British multinational trading company founded in 1670 by Prince Rupert and a group of English investors. It was granted a royal charter by King Charles II, giving it exclusive trading rights to the Hudson Bay region of Canada. The company played a significant role in the exploration and development of Canada.
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