Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria (/kwɪn vɪkˈtɔːriə/; 24 May 1819 – 22 January 1901) was the queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837 until her death in 1901. Known as the Victorian era, her reign of 63 years and seven months was longer than any of her predecessors. The period was marked by industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military changes within the United Kingdom, and was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire.

Etymology

The name Victoria is derived from the Latin word "victoria", meaning "victory". It was a common name in Roman times and was revived in Britain in the 19th century due to Queen Victoria's reign.

Related Terms

Victorian era: The period of Queen Victoria's reign, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. It was a long period of peace, prosperity, refined sensibilities and national self-confidence for the United Kingdom.
British Empire: A system of dominions, colonies, protectorates, mandates, and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom and its predecessor states. It began with the overseas possessions and trading posts established by England between the late 16th and early 18th centuries.
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland: The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland was a sovereign state that existed between 1801 and 1922. It was established by the Acts of Union 1800, which merged the kingdoms of Great Britain and Ireland into a unified state.