Is Darwin named after the scientist?

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Is Darwin named after the scientist?

2007-03-18 13:28:53 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Travel ➔ Australia ➔ Northern Territory (Darwin)

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No, its named after the person who founded it

2007-03-18 13:33:47 · answer #1 · answered by ..... 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋

Charles Darwin

2007-03-18 13:30:44 · answer #2 · answered by ivory_plr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes - it is named after Charles Darwin - although he never came here himself. It was named in honour of him by others that had been a part of previous expeditions alongside Charles Darwin.

2007-03-18 17:30:24 · answer #3 · answered by d 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋