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Victoria (Alexandrina Victoria; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days, which was longer than those of any of her predecessors , is known as the Victorian era .
- 20 June 1837 – 22 January 1901
- Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld
5 days ago · Victoria (born May 24, 1819, Kensington Palace, London, England—died January 22, 1901, Osborne, near Cowes, Isle of Wight) queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and empress of India (1876–1901).
- Why is Victoria famous?Victoria was queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and empress of India (1876–1901). Her reign was one of the longes...
- What was Victoria’s childhood like?Victoria’s father died when she was a baby. She was raised by her mother at Kensington Palace and had a lonely childhood until she became queen at...
- When did Victoria marry?Victoria married her first cousin Albert, prince of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, on February 10, 1840.
- What were Victoria’s children’s names?Victoria had nine children: Victoria (1840–1901), the princess royal; Albert Edward (1841–1910), who became King Edward VII; Alice (1843–78); Alfre...
Nov 9, 2009 · Queen Victoria ruled the British Empire for nearly 64 years, after ascending the throne just weeks after turning 18. She was the second-longest-reigning English royal in history, topped only...
Apr 2, 2014 · (1819-1901) Who Was Queen Victoria? Queen Victoria served as monarch of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901. She became Empress of India in 1877. After Queen...
Jan 31, 2023 · Queen Victoria of Great Britain (r. 1837-1901) was one of the most loved of all Britain's monarchs. Her longevity, devotion to her role as figurehead of an empire , and recovery from the death of her beloved husband Prince Albert won her a unique status as the ever-present symbol of 19th-century Britain, an era of tremendous political ...
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- Why is Queen Victoria so famous?Queen Victoria is famous because she ruled Britain for 63 years, saw the British Empire greatly expand, and her name was given to the Victorian Era...
- How is Queen Elizabeth related to Queen Victoria?Queen Elizabeth II is the great-great-granddaughter of Queen Victoria.
- How old was Queen Victoria when she died?Queen Victoria was 82 when she died on 22 January 1901.
- What were Queen Victoria's greatest achievements?Queen Victoria's greatest achievements included presiding over the largest empire the world had seen and keeping the monarchy popular when other Eu...
Queen Victoria. Victoria , orig. Alexandrina Victoria , (born May 24, 1819, Kensington Palace, London, Eng.—died Jan. 22, 1901, Osborne, near Cowes, Isle of Wight), Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland (1837–1901) and Empress of India (from 1876).
Victoria died in 1901 as Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India, although we view the legacy of empire more critically today. The image of Victoria as a stout elderly lady in black mourning endures, despite the complex, multi-faceted nature of the Victorian era and the Queen herself.
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