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It was discovered by Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]] in 1934, and named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., patron of the Byrd expeditions. | It was discovered by Rear Admiral [[Richard E. Byrd]] in 1934, and named for John D. Rockefeller, Jr., patron of the Byrd expeditions. | ||
Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller, a member of the [[ | ==Peerage title== | ||
Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller, a member of the [[Peerage of Westarctica]] draws the name of her title from this vast region. | |||
Prior to the Princess being given the name, in 2004, it was granted to an early supporter of the [[Achaean Territory of Antarctica|Achaean Territory]], Benjamin King, who was proclaimed "Duke of Rockefeller," but declined the title. | |||
[[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | [[Category:Geography of Westarctica]] | ||