Victoria of the United Kingdom

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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, and Empress of India from 1 January 1877 until her death. Her reign lasted more than sixty-three years — longer than that of any other British monarch. As well as being Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland, she was also the first monarch to use the title Empress of India. The reign of Victoria was marked by a great expansion of the British Empire. The Victorian Era was at the height of the Industrial Revolution, a period of significant social, economic, and technological change in the United Kingdom. Victoria was the last monarch of the House of Hanover; her successor belonged to the House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha.

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24 May - 1819 - 22 January - 1901 - Queen of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland - 20 June - 1837 - Empress of India - 1 January - 1877 - British Empire - Victorian Era - Industrial Revolution - House of Hanover - House of Saxe-Coburg-Gotha

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