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Queen Victoria
(1819-1901)
Who Was Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria served as monarch of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until her death in 1901.
When was queen victoria born
She became Empress of India in 1877. After Queen Elizabeth II, Victoria is the second-longest reigning British monarch.
Victoria's reign saw great cultural expansion; advances in industry, science and communications; and the building of railways and the London Underground.
Early Life
Born Alexandrina Victoria on May 24, 1819, Queen Victoria’s father died when she was 8 months old.
Her mother became a domineering influence in her life. As a child, she was said to be warm-hearted and lively.
Educated at the Royal Palace by a governess, she had a gift for drawing and painting and developed a passion for journal writing.
Despite a feisty temperament, Victoria was famously tiny in stature, measuring just 4 feet 11 inches tall.
Later in life, her weight ballooned, with her waist reportedly measuring 50 inches.
