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Why did they name the Hudson’s Bay Company that?
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The Hudson's Bay Company was named after the Hudson River. The company was founded in 1670 by Samuel de Champlain. The HBC was originally a fur trading company that traded with the native peoples of the North American continent. In 1670, Samuel de Champlain established a trading post on the banks of the Hudson River. The HBC is still in business today, although it is no longer a trading company.