Victoria
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Summary
Victoria was born in Kensington Palace[1]. She died in Osborne House[2]. She worked as a monarch[3], painter[4], writer[5], and diarist[6]. She ranks in the top 0.045% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (139,923 views/month, #453 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Place of burial: The Royal Mausoleum[8], Windsor[9]
- Father: Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[10]
- Mother: Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[11]
- Spouse: Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[12]
- Child: Victoria, Princess Royal[13], Edward VII[14], Princess Alice of the United Kingdom[15], Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[16], Princess Helena of the United Kingdom[17], Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll[18], Prince Arthur, Duke of Connaught and Strathearn[19], Prince Leopold, Duke of Albany[20], Princess Beatrice of the United Kingdom[21]
- Country of citizenship: United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22]
- Ethnic group: British[23]
- Position held: monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[24], Emperor of India[25], monarch of Canada[26]
- Educated at: Windlesham House School[27]
- Award received: Knight of the Garter[28], Order of the Thistle[29], Order of St Patrick[30], Order of the Star of India[31], Order of the Indian Empire[32], Order of Merit[33], Order of Saint John[34], Order of Solomon[35], Order of Prince Danilo I[36], Order of the Black Eagle[37], Order of Queen Maria Luisa[38], Order of Saint Catherine[39], Albert Medal[40], Order of the Bath[41]
- Religion or worldview: Anglicanism[42]
- Sex or gender: female[43]
- Family: House of Hanover[44]
- Anthem: God Save the King[45]
- Noble title: monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[46], British princess[47], Emperor of India[48], monarch of Canada[49], queen[50]
- Named after: Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[51], Alexander I of Russia[52]
Product Details
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Type: Person[53]
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Country: GB[54]
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Began / founded: 1819-05-24[55]
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Ended / dissolved: 1901-01-22[56]
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MusicBrainz ID: 7db5c493-38e5-41c7-9518-f3b8332a5ff7[57]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Victoria include Princess Alice of Battenberg[58], a nurse[59], 1885–1969[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[62]; she, Princess Royal[63], a painter[64], 1840–1901[65], of Kingdom of Prussia[66], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[67]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[68], a nurse[69], 1897–1965[70], of United Kingdom[71], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[72]; Queensland[73], a state of Australia[74], in Australia[75], founded in 1859[76]; she[77], a city in British Columbia[78], in Canada[79], founded in 1862[80]; Lake Victoria[81], a lake[82], in Tanzania[83]; Victoria Falls[84]; and Regina[85].
Why It Matters
Victoria has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[86] She is known by 67 alternative names across languages and contexts.[87]
Entities named for her include Princess Alice of Battenberg[58], a nurse[59], 1885–1969[60], of United Kingdom[61], awarded the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[62]; she, Princess Royal[63], a painter[64], 1840–1901[65], of Kingdom of Prussia[66], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[67]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[68], a nurse[69], 1897–1965[70], of United Kingdom[71], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[72]; Queensland[73], a state of Australia[74], in Australia[75], founded in 1859[76]; she[77], a city in British Columbia[78], in Canada[79], founded in 1862[80]; and Lake Victoria[81], a lake[82], in Tanzania[83].
FAQs
Where was Victoria born?
Victoria's place of birth was Kensington Palace[1].
Where did Victoria die?
Victoria passed away in Osborne House[2].
Who were Victoria's parents?
Victoria's father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[10]. Victoria's mother was Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[11].
Who was Victoria married to?
Victoria's spouses include Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[12].
What did Victoria do for work?
Victoria worked as a monarch[3], painter[4], writer[5], and diarist[6].
Where did Victoria go to school?
Victoria was educated at Windlesham House School[27].
What awards did Victoria receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[28], Order of the Thistle[29], Order of St Patrick[30], and Order of the Star of India[31].