Queen Victoria was born on this day in 1819 in London. She was the longest-reigning British monarch and the figurehead of a vast empire. During her reign, Queen Victoria saw huge changes in British society including industrial expansion and economic growth. Read about her life and discover interesting facts about Queen Victoria on the Primary History Famous People website.
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