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Fredericton

Fredericton (pop. 44,400), capital of New Brunswick province in eastern Canada, on the St. John River. Founded by the British in 1762 and named after Prince Frederick, son of King George III, Fredericton became the provincial capital in 1785.

See also: New Brunswick.

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