Great people: Queen Victoria.

Alexandrina Victoria was born on May 24, 1819, in London. Her parents were Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn and Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saafeld. Also, Victoria had siblings.

She became queen on June 20, 1837. Victoria was married to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha. They had several children.

During Queen Victoria's reign different things happened in the country. It was important for history.

Victoria died on January 22, 1901, in Great Britain.

Famous people and their quotes. Part thirty.

                                             Queen Victoria.

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“We are not interested in the possibilities of defeat. They do not exist.”

“I don't dislike babies, though I think very young ones rather disgusting.”

“Great events make me quiet and calm; it is only trifles that irritate my nerves.”

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Victorian era.

Queen Victoria ruled the United Kingdom from June 20, 137, to January 22, 1901. This period was very important for history.

More than half of XIX century had different events. The Industrial Revolution was one of them. Many factories and machines appeared.

Discovery was part of history. So, many geographical objects have Victoria name. For example, Victoria is a capital of Seychelles.

Literature and science were also developed during Victorian era. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, Alice in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens. These are the books that became popular in the world.

Railway and trains appeared in XIX century. Fashion and architecture were both varied.

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