Victoria
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Victoria
Summary
Victoria is a human[1]. Born in Kensington Palace[2], she… she passed away in Osborne House[3]. She worked as a monarch[4], painter[5], writer[6], and diarist[7]. She has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8]
Key Facts
- Born in Kensington Palace[2], Victoria…
- Victoria died in Osborne House[3].
- Burial took place at The Royal Mausoleum[9].
- Burial took place at Royal Burial Ground[10].
- Burial took place at Windsor[11].
- Victoria's father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[12].
- Victoria's mother was Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[13].
- Among Victoria's spouses was Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[14].
- A child of Victoria was Victoria, Princess Royal[15].
- A child of Victoria was Edward VII[16].
- A child of Victoria was Princess Alice of the United Kingdom[17].
- A child of Victoria was Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[18].
- A child of Victoria was Princess Helena of the United Kingdom[19].
- A child of Victoria was Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll[20].
- Victoria held citizenship in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[21].
- Victoria's professions included monarch[4].
- Victoria worked as a painter[5].
- Victoria worked as a writer[6].
- Victoria worked as a diarist[7].
- Victoria held the position of monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22].
- Victoria held the position of Emperor of India[23].
- Victoria held the position of monarch of Canada[24].
- Victoria was educated at Windlesham House School[25].
- Victoria received the Knight of the Garter[26].
- Victoria received the Order of the Thistle[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Victoria's place of birth was Kensington Palace[2]. Her father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[12]. Her mother was Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[13].
Education
Victoria's education included a stint at Windlesham House School[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include monarch[4], painter[5], writer[6], and diarist[7]. Positions held include monarch of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[22], a historical position[28], in United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[29], founded in 1801[30]; Emperor of India[23], a historical position[31], in British Raj[32], founded in 1876[33]; and monarch of Canada[24], a hereditary position[34], in Canada[35], founded in 1867[36].
Recognition
Awards received include Knight of the Garter[26], Order of the Thistle[27], Order of St Patrick[37], Order of the Star of India[38], Order of the Indian Empire[39], and Order of Merit[40].
Personal Life
Victoria was married to Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[14]. Children include she, Princess Royal[15], a painter[41], 1840–1901[42], of Kingdom of Prussia[43], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[44]; Edward VII[16], an aristocrat[45], 1841–1910[46], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[47], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[48]; Princess Alice of the United Kingdom[17], a nurse[49], 1843–1878[50], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[51], awarded the Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of Saint Catherine[52]; Alfred, Duke of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[18], a philatelist[53], 1844–1900[54], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[55], awarded the Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece[56]; Princess Helena of the United Kingdom[19], a nurse[57], 1846–1923[58], of United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland[59], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[60], specialised in health care[61]; and Princess Louise, Duchess of Argyll[20], a painter[62], 1848–1939[63], of United Kingdom[64], awarded the Order of the Crown of India[65], specialised in painting[66]. Her religion is recorded as Anglicanism[67].
Death and Burial
Victoria died in Osborne House[3]. Recorded place of burial include The Royal Mausoleum[9], Royal Burial Ground[10], and Windsor[11].
Works and Contributions
Things named for Victoria include Princess Alice of Battenberg[68], a nurse[69], 1885–1969[70], of United Kingdom[71], awarded the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[72]; Queensland[73], a state of Australia[74], in Australia[75], founded in 1859[76]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[77], a nurse[78], 1897–1965[79], of United Kingdom[80], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[81]; she, Princess Royal[82], a painter[83], 1840–1901[84], of Kingdom of Prussia[85], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[86]; Regina[87], a city[88], in Canada[89], founded in 1882[90]; she and Albert Museum[91], a design museum[92], in United Kingdom[93], founded in 1852[94]; Victoria Island[95]; and Victoria Peak[96].
Why It Matters
Victoria has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[8] She is known by 41 alternative names across languages and contexts.[97]
Entities named for her include Princess Alice of Battenberg[68], a nurse[69], 1885–1969[70], of United Kingdom[71], awarded the Dame of the Order of Queen Maria Luisa[72]; Queensland[73], a state of Australia[74], in Australia[75], founded in 1859[76]; Mary, Princess Royal and Countess of Harewood[77], a nurse[78], 1897–1965[79], of United Kingdom[80], awarded the Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire[81]; she, Princess Royal[82], a painter[83], 1840–1901[84], of Kingdom of Prussia[85], awarded the Order of the Black Eagle[86]; Regina[87], a city[88], in Canada[89], founded in 1882[90]; and she and Albert Museum[91], a design museum[92], in United Kingdom[93], founded in 1852[94].
FAQs
Where was Victoria born?
Victoria's place of birth was Kensington Palace[2].
Where did Victoria die?
Victoria passed away in Osborne House[3].
Who were Victoria's parents?
Victoria's father was Prince Edward, Duke of Kent and Strathearn[12]. Victoria's mother was Princess Victoria of Saxe-Coburg-Saalfeld[13].
Who was Victoria married to?
Victoria's spouses include Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha[14].
What did Victoria do for work?
Victoria worked as monarch[4], painter[5], writer[6], and diarist[7].
Where did Victoria go to school?
Victoria was educated at Windlesham House School[25].
What awards did Victoria receive?
Honors received include Knight of the Garter[26], Order of the Thistle[27], Order of St Patrick[37], and Order of the Star of India[38].