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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.


The [[Princess of Rockefeller]], a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica]] draws the name of her title from this vast region. Prior to the Princess being given the name, 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.
The [[Princess Rebecca, Duchess of Rockefeller‏‎|Princess of Rockefeller]], a member of the [[Hereditary Nobility of Westarctica]] draws the name of her title from this vast region. Prior to the Princess being given the name, 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]]