Charlottesville

/ˈʃɑːrlətsvɪl/ noun

A city in Virginia, USA, home to the University of Virginia and site of significant historical events. Notably the location of violent white supremacist rallies in 2017.

Named after Queen Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, wife of King George III. The city was chartered in 1762, with the name following the English tradition of honoring royal figures in colonial place names.

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