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  2. Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    In the history of the United Kingdom and the British Empire, the Victorian era was the reign of Queen Victoria, from 20 June 1837 until her death on 22 January 1901. Slightly different definitions are sometimes used.

  3. List of time periods - Wikipedia

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    Post-classical historyPeriod of time that immediately followed ancient history. Depending on the continent, the era generally falls between the years AD 200 ...

  4. Queen Victoria - Wikipedia

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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 until her death in 1901. Her reign of 63 years and 216 days—which was longer than those of any of her predecessors—constituted the Victorian era.

  5. Timeline of English history - Wikipedia

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    This is a timeline of English history, ... starting a year-long period of disorder and war ... she will reign until January 22, 1901. The Victorian era starts. 1859: ...

  6. Victorian - Wikipedia

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    Victorian era, British history during Queen Victoria's 19th-century reign ... The Victorians, a 2009 British documentary about the Victorian era; Demonyms

  7. Political and diplomatic history of the Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    The Victorian gold rush began in 1851 In ten years the Australian population nearly tripled. [10] In 1853, Britain fought alongside France in the Crimean War against Russia. The goal was to ensure that Russia could not benefit from the declining status of the Ottoman Empire, [ 11 ] a strategic consideration known as the Eastern Question .

  8. Society and culture of the Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    Society and culture of the Victorian era refers to society and culture in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era--that is the 1837-1901 reign of Queen Victoria. The idea of "reform" was a motivating force, as seen in the political activity of religious groups and the newly formed labour unions.

  9. Victorian decorative arts - Wikipedia

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    Victorian refers to the reign of Queen Victoria (1837–1901), called the Victorian era, during which period the styles known as Victorian were used in construction. However, many elements of what is typically termed "Victorian" architecture did not become popular until later in Victoria's reign, roughly from 1850 and later.