Etymology

Peterborough County

Pe·ter·bo·rough Coun·ty

Today it means: A county in Southern Ontario, Canada, with its county seat in Peterborough, an independent city. Full definition →

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The story

The county is named in honour of Canadian politician Peter Robinson (1785 - 1838).

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