Identity area
Type of entity
Corporate body
Authorized form of name
Province of Alberta
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Description area
Dates of existence
1905-
History
Alberta was named after Princess Louise Caroline Alberta (1848–1939), the fourth daughter of Queen Victoria. Princess Louise was the wife of John Campbell, Marquess of Lorne, Governor General of Canada (1878–83). Lake Louise and Mount Alberta were also named in her honour.
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Control area
Authority record identifier
EPSAM-0101
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Status
Final
Level of detail
Full
Dates of creation, revision and deletion
Record created September 28, 2021.
Record revised December 23, 2025.
Language(s)
- English
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Maintenance notes
Record created by AE.
Record revised by KM.