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	Prince Rupert of the Rhine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Rupert was born in Prague in 1619 at the time of the Thirty Years War.
		Rupert became General of the Horse, and his reputation prospered after routing a Parliamentarian force at Powick Bridge (23 September 1642); however he overextended himself at the Battle of Edgehill (23 October 1642) and left the Royalist forces unsupported by cavalry at a critical time which cost them the victory and led almost to defeat.
		Rupert became the first Governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, which traded furs in Canada, and the territory of its immense trading monopoly gained the name Rupert's Land for him.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Prince_Rupert (943 words)

	Prince Rupert of the Rhine 1619-82
		Born at Prague in Bohemia on 17 December 1619, Prince Rupert was the third son of Charles I's sister Elizabeth (the "Winter Queen") by her marriage to Frederick V, Elector of the Palatinate.
		Rupert made a good impression on his uncle King Charles I, was awarded an honorary MA at Oxford and had his portrait painted by Van Dyck.
		Prince Rupert was Duke of Cumberland and Earl of Holderness in the English peerage.
	www.british-civil-wars.co.uk /biog/rupert.htm (1762 words)

	Prince Rupert of the Rhine - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The forces of the Imperial General captured him at the (17 October 1638) during the invasion of Westphalia (Thirty Years' War) and imprisoned him in Linz, Austria, where he studied military textbooks.
		Rupert became General of the Horse, and his reputation prospered after routing a Parliamentarian force at (23 September 1642); however he overextended himself at the Battle of Edgehill (23 October 1642) and left the Royalist forces unsupported by cavalry at a critical time which cost them the victory and led almost to defeat.
		For some time after this Rupert commanded the troops formed of English exiles in the French army, and received a wound at Marshal 's siege of in 1647.
	www.bexley.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Prince_Rupert_of_the_Rhine (929 words)

	Saltwater Fishing Hotspots-Prince Rupert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Long known as a major rail head for the shipment of grain and coal from its sheltered harbour, Prince Rupert is also the northern terminus for the Inside Passage ferry trip originating from Port Hardy on Vancouver Island.
		All five species of salmon may be caught in Prince Rupert: chinook, coho, sockeye, pink and chum.
		Prince Rupert has two types of fisheries: structure-related fishing for chinook and halibut; and summer surface fishing for other salmon species.
	www.fishbc.com /adventure/angling/protalk/reid/hotspot/rupert.phtml (799 words)

	Prince Rupert, count palatine of the Rhine, duke of Bavaria, duke of Cumberland, earl of Holderness (1619-1682)
		Rupert was eventually able to return to the field with three troops of cavalry, but by the time he was able to return to the battlefield, it was close to dark, and the battle was effectively over.
		Rupert, newly created earl of Holderness and duke of Cumberland was sent to deal with the problem, incidentally exposing himself to threat from his enemies at court, who including the Queen.
		Rupert's plan appears to have been to provoke a Parliamentary attack, but as evening arrived, he seems to have decided that the chance for a battle that day was over, and allowed his men to break formation to eat.
	www.rickard.karoo.net /articles/people_prince_rupert.html (2173 words)

	Prince Rupert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prince Rupert, the third son of Frederick, the King of Bohemia, was born in Prague in 1619.
		The grandson of James I, Prince Rupert fought for the Dutch army during the Thirty Years War until he was taken prisoner at Vlotho.
		In 1645 Prince Rupert was forced to surrender Bristol to the Parliamentary army.
	www.spartacus.schoolnet.co.uk /STUrupert.htm (707 words)

	Prince Rupert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prince Rupert is located on the north side of the mighty Skeena River, on Kaien Island at the mouth of a fjord.
		By virtue of its location and the varied modes of transportation, Prince Rupert is a main gateway to the lands and waters of the four corners of the world.
		Prince Rupert is a wonderful place for walking along the waterfront, past its several fish canneries, ships' chandlers and colorful fishing boats.
	www.salmoncharters.ca /prrupert.htm (212 words)

	AllRefer.com - Prince Rupert (German History, Biography) - Encyclopedia
		Prince Rupert 1619–82, count palatine of the Rhine.
		Born in Prague, he was the son of Frederick the Winter King, elector palatine and king of Bohemia, and Elizabeth, daughter of James I of England.
		However, Rupert's support of peace proposals and his surrender of Bristol (1645) to Sir Thomas Fairfax resulted in his dismissal by the king, and in 1646 he was ordered to leave England.
	reference.allrefer.com /encyclopedia/R/Rupert-P.html (385 words)

	Prince Rupert - The Northwest Connection
		Prince Rupert is located on Kaien Island at the mouth of the Skeena River on British Columbia’s north coast.
		Prince Rupert is best known as Canada's marine gateway to Asia and is the second largest port on the west coast of Canada.
		Prince Rupert is a transportation hub and it is a perfect jumping point to other destinations like the Queen Charlotte Islands in BC, Alaska, Northern BC or Northern Vancouver Island.
	www.suite101.com /article.cfm/beautiful_bc/100974 (1423 words)

	To Prince Rupert (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		The ride from Smithers to Prince Rupert should be a national park, rivaling anything in the Canadian Rockies.
		The day from Prince George to Prince Rupert on Yellowhead Highway 16 is very long, over 10 hours.
		Prince Rupert is very wet, rainy, being on the coast.
	www.mikejones.us /canada025.htm (332 words)

	Prince Rupert City Guide, BC, Canada (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prince Rupert was named in a nation-wide contest sponsored by Grand Trunk Pacific Railway officials in 1906 who were seeking a name for their new little terminus.
		"Prince Rupert" was a cousin of Charles II of England - He was born in Prague, Czechoslovakia and was the first governor of the Hudson's Bay Company although he never visited Canada.
		Thousands of tons of bombs and high explosives were shipped out of Prince Rupert's ocean dock and from Port Edward's huge horseshoe wharf.
	www.rupert.bc.ca /historical.html (419 words)

	Prince Rupert -- Encyclopædia Britannica
		Named in 1906 for Prince Rupert, first governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, it began as a tent town and developed after 1914 as the terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway (later the Canadian National Railway).
		Prince Rupert, cousin of Charles, was the first governor of the company, whence the name.
		Rupert's Land ceased to exist as a territorial entity in 1869, when the land became part...
	www.britannica.com /eb/article-9061409?tocId=9061409 (823 words)

	Poodle History Project: Army dogs
		Prince Rupert of the Rhine (1619-1682), nephew of the ill-fated Charles I of England, was taken prisoner at the Battle of Lemgo in 1638 and confined at Lintz until 1641.
		This Poodle was Prince Rupert's constant companion until the dog's death at the Battle of Marston Moor (2 July 1644).
		Unfortunately, although Prince Rupert was a popular subject for portraits as a result of his combination of noble birth and military heroism, and although at that time dogs were often painted with their noble masters, there is no indication that he was ever painted with his Poodle.
	www.poodlehistory.org /PARMY.HTM (1598 words)

	Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
		The town of Prince Rupert began as a dream when founder Charles Melville Hays, president of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway Company, saw the island on which it sits as the perfect terminus for marine trade, and rail and sea travel.
		Prince Rupert's natural deepwater harbour handles significant volumes of commercial traffic as well, with ocean-going freighters from all over the world loading cargoes of grain, lumber, pulp, mineral ore, sulphur and coal destined for international markets.
		Location: Prince Rupert is located on the northwest coast of British Columbia at the western end of the Yellowhead Highway 16, 30 miles (48 km) south of southeast Alaska, approximately 90 miles (145 km) from Terrace, and 453 miles (725 km) west of Prince George.
	www.britishcolumbia.com /regions/towns?townID=3660 (1483 words)

	Exploration, the Fur Trade and Hudson's Bay Company - Personalities
		Prince Rupert was a cousin of Charles II, the King of England and a member of his court.
		Prince Rupert became very excited when he heard their stories about the fur trade.
		Prince Rupert was a famous and talented military commander.
	www.canadiana.org /hbc/person/rupert_e.html (265 words)

	Prince Rupert Rowing and Yacht Club, British Columbia, Canada
		Prince Rupert is served by air, road and rail and has facilities for all types of pleasure and commercial crafts.
		The Port of Prince Rupert and the approaches are covered by Canadian Charts 3957, 3958 and 3955 or B.A. charts.
		Prince Rupert Coast Guard Radio is VHF Channel 16.
	www.prryc.com (200 words)

	Prince Rupert
		Named after the first governor of the Hudson's Bay Company, the city of Prince Rupert was elected to be the western terminus of the Grand Trunk Pacific Railway.
		Prince Rupert acts as a base for those wanting to take advantages of the adventures waiting just off the coast or on the mainland; whalewatching, sea kayaking or fishing, hunting, hiking and backcountry expeditions are all close at hand.
		Crest Hotel (Prince Rupert) - Many of our guest rooms feature a water view, and most are appointed with a window seat so you can enjoy our scenic location overlooking the inner harbour.
	www.bcadventure.com /adventure/explore/north/cities/prupert.htm (852 words)

	Prince George, British Columbia, Canada
		Prince George offers outdoor recreation and adventure combined with all the amenities a city of around 75,000 can offer.
		Although Prince George has a rich and interesting history, it has since developed into a large cosmopolitan city and offers visitors a large selection of top quality hotels, motels, bed and breakfasts and several full service campgrounds for their accommodation needs.
		Prince George is located 780 kilometers (496 miles) north of Vancouver on Highway 97.
	www.princegeorge.com /tourism/princegeorge (450 words)

	Prince Rupert Rescue 15
		Rescue 15 is a non-profit volunteer search & rescue organization, providing coverage to Prince Rupert and the North Coast of BC since 1975.
		Prince Rupert Rescue 15 is a professional volunteer land,air & sea search and rescue organization, established to provide assistance to those who become lost or injured in the outdoors.
		Along with other member organizations of the Prince Rupert Emergency Program, Rescue 15 will respond anywhere on the North Coast of B.C to conduct search operations for missing persons, boaters and missing aircraft, and conduct rescues in wilderness, mountainous or marine areas that may require specialized equipment and techniques.
	www.angelfire.com /bc/PRRescue15 (199 words)

	Prince Rupert, Count Palatine (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prince Rupert (1619 - 1682) was the third son of Frederick V, Elector Palatine and Elizabeth Stuart, the 'Winter Queen', sister of Charles I.
		He was a dashing military leader who fought for the Royalist cause and was active both as an artist - he practised the new technique of mezzotint - and as a patron of art and science.
		Its pendant is a portrait of his eldest brother, 'Prince Charles Louis, Count Palatine' also in the Collection.
	www.nationalgallery.org.uk /cgi-bin/WebObjects.dll/CollectionPublisher.woa/wa/work?workNumber=NG6363 (78 words)

	a guide to Prince Rupert, British Columbia - ExploreNorth (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prince Rupert is no longer on the itinerary of the huge cruise ships that ply the Inside Passage to Alaska, and although that has negative consequences for the economy of the city, it has resulted in the community having a very different personality than the ports where the ships do call.
		For land-based travellers, or those aboard the ferries and smaller ships that include Prince Rupert on their tours, it provides the opportunity to see what a coastal community is really like.
		One of the features of Prince Rupert that I find the most charming is that there are fascinating little "corners" everywhere.
	www.explorenorth.com /library/communities/canada/princerupert.html (801 words)

	Alaska, Yukon & British Columbia Travel Guide [alaskan.com] (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Prince Rupert is the terminal for auto/passenger ferries to and from Alaskan coastal communities, the Queen Charlotte Islands and Vancouver Island.
		This is an original Grand Trunk Railway station that was situated 45 miles East of Prince Rupert, at Kwinitsa, on the Skeena River and was moved by barge to its present location.
		Scattered throughout Prince Rupert are numerous totem poles which are authentic reproductions of historic and famous poles.
	alaskan.com /bells/prince_rupert.html (1616 words)

	The Seattle Times: Local News: Prowling wolves raise concern in Prince Rupert, B.C.
		PRINCE RUPERT, B.C. — Reports of two prowling wolves are raising concern among some residents in this northern British Columbia coastal town.
		Corbeil said her Maltese was tethered in the back yard when one of her young daughters noticed a thin, "scraggly" wolf.
		Two conservation officers are assigned to a large area including Prince Rupert, Terrace, Kitimat, New Aiyansh and surrounding villages, responding to calls only if there are multiple reports of dangerous animal behavior, officials said.
	seattletimes.nwsource.com /html/localnews/2002176279_webwolves10.html (209 words)

	The Aleeda Motel in Prince Rupert, British Columbia
		Prince Rupert is located on the North Coast at the southern tip of the Alaska Panhandle.
		Prince Rupert, which has a population of around 16,000, relies heavily on forestry and fishing.
		Warmed by the moderating effect of ocean currents, Prince Rupert enjoys relatively mild winters and moderate summer temperatures.
	www.aleedamotel.bc.ca (153 words)

	Prince Rupert, British Columbia, Canada
		Prince Rupert is small town friendly with big city amenities: fine stores and restaurants, a performing arts center, swimming pool, golf course, racquet courts and an outstanding civic centre with gymnasium and arena.
		Prince Rupert is recognized today as being one of the world's largest and leading ports, exporting billions of dollars in coal, grain, lumber and potash every year.
		Prince Rupert is located 721 km (447 miles) west of Prince George on Highway 16.
	www.netbistro.com /tourism/princerupert (257 words)

	Ambling Ambrose Bed & Breakfast Prince Rupert BC
		Prince Rupert is the gateway to the coast with many opportunities to view all manner of scenery, wildlife and great salt and fresh water sports fishing.
		Rupert has great museums and an extraordinary performing and visual arts community.
		We will make your stay in Prince Rupert as comforting as a warm fireplace.
	www.amblingambrose.com (211 words)

	Prince Rupert
		Prince Rupert and Ketchikan by land, sea, and air
		As we approach Prince Rupert, the Skeena widens into a coastal inlet.
		The ferry is ready to depart Prince Rupert on a perfectly clear night.
	www.tsmedley.net /prince_rupert.htm (761 words)

	Prince Rupert Hotel, Accommodation, Shrewsbury, Shropshire (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-06)
		Situated in the heart of medieval Shrewsbury, the Prince Rupert is firmly established as the town's finest hotel.The former home of Prince Rupert, the grandson of King James I, it combines old-world charm with modem facilities and is an oasis of tranquillity in the centre of town.
		Surrounded by cobblestone streets and Tudor buildings, The Prince Rupert is perfectly located to explore all the town's main attractions that are just a few minute's walk away.
		The oak-panelled Rupert Lounge is perfect for private dining or meetings up to 20 people and the larger Darwin Suite which can be separated into two rooms, can accommodate up to 120 people.
	www.stmem.com /princerupert (282 words)

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