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Queen Victoria
Queen Victoria (24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was the Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 1837 until 1901. She was on the throne longer than any other king or queen in the history of the United Kingdom. She was born in London to a German princess and English prince in 1819. She became queen at the age of 18, on the death of her uncle, William IV.
She was educated by her governess, Louise Lehzen and the Reverend George Davys. She learned to speak and read German and French well. She liked to paint and could play the piano and sing.[1]
Victoria married her first cousin, Prince Albert in 1840, who encouraged science, trade and art. They had nine children, and made it clear they believed that a good family life and Christianity were very important. In general, English people followed their example.
In 1851, the Great Exhibition at Crystal Palace was opened. It happened partly because of Albert's hard work. The exhibition featured the achievements of British people in the Victorian era.
In 1861, Prince Albert died and Victoria began to keep away from public life; this made her less popular. During the years that followed, Britain became more powerful, and in 1877, Victoria was given the title "Empress of India". She became more popular with her people. In 1897, she had her Diamond Jubilee to celebrate 60 years of being on the throne.
Many of Victoria's children became monarchs, princes and princesses of other countries. Queen Victoria was always very interested in India, although she never went there. She also liked singing and kept a regular diary throughout her life.
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Ancestors
| Victoria of the United Kingdom | Father: Prince Edward Augustus, Duke of Kent and Strathearn |
Paternal Grandfather: George III of the United Kingdom |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Frederick, Prince of Wales |
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Princess Augusta of Saxe-Gotha | |||
| Paternal Grandmother: Charlotte of Mecklenburg-Strelitz |
Paternal Great-grandfather: Charles Louis Frederick, Duke of Mecklenburg-Mirow | ||
| Paternal Great-grandmother: Magdalena Augusta of Anhalt-Zerbst | |||
| Mother: Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld |
Maternal Grandfather: Francis, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld |
Maternal Great-grandfather: Ernest Frederick, Duke of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld | |
| Maternal Great-grandmother: Duchess Sophia Antonia of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel | |||
| Maternal Grandmother: Princess Augusta Reuss of Ebersdorf |
Maternal Great-grandfather: Ernest Frederick I, Duke of Saxe-Hildburghausen | ||
| Maternal Great-grandmother: Sophia Albertine of Erbach-Erbach |
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References
- ↑ Arnstein, Walter L. "Victoria, Queen of Great Britain." Europe 1789-1914, Encyclopedia of the Age of Industry & Empire. Gale Biography in Context. Web. 10 June 2014.
Other websites
- Queen Victoria Citizendium
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