Albion
Albion noun - Archaic name for England or Great Britain; used poetically.
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Synonyms for Albion
England
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The civil war he leads is against James I of Albion, counterpart of James I of England (father of Charles I against whom real Cromwell led a similar rebellion).
- Fantasy Counterpart Culture: Averted — "Albion" appears to be quite clearly based on medieval England, but the Flash Forward ending reveals that "Albion" is in fact present-day England.
Source: Film / Jack the Giant Slayer -
Somewhere on North America's Pacific Coast (people are still debating exactly where), he stopped for a resupply, then planted a flag and claimed the land for England, declaring it Nova Albion New England.
Source: Useful Notes / Sir Francis Drake
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