WINDSOR


Meaning of WINDSOR in English

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City (pop., 2001: 208,402), southern Ontario, Canada.

Located on the southern bank of the Detroit River , opposite Detroit , Mich., U.S., it was settled by French farmers shortly after 1701, when a fort was established at Detroit. It was known first as "the Ferry" and later as Richmond before it was renamed in 1836. With its strategic location opposite Detroit, it became an industrial centre, an important railway terminus, and a busy port in Great Lakes shipping. Its manufactures include motor vehicles and parts, foods and beverages, and medicines. It is Canada's leading port of entry from the U.S.

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Windsor Castle

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Windsor Wallis Warfield duchess of

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