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The flag of Great Britain, often referred to as the King's Colour, first Union Flag, [1] [2] Union Jack, and British flag, was used at sea from 1606 and more generally from 1707 to 1801. It was the first flag of the Kingdom of Great Britain. [3] [4] It is the precursor to the Union Jack of 1801.
English: The pre-1801 Union Flag (of w:United Kingdom of Great Britain). العربية: (1606-1800) علم بريطانيا العظمى Español: Bandera de Gran Bretaña (1606-1800)
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The terms Union Jack and Union Flag are both used historically for describing the national flag of the United Kingdom.. According to the website of the Parliament of the United Kingdom: [11] [12] "Until the early 17th century England and Scotland were two entirely independent kingdoms (Wales had been annexed into the Kingdom of England under the Laws in Wales Acts 1535 and 1542.).
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The United Empire Loyalists brought this flag to British North America when they left the United States. In present-day Canada, the flag continues to be used as symbol of pride and heritage for loyalist townships and organizations. [2] 1867–1965: Canada (national flag) The Union Jack served as the formal national flag of Canada from ...
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