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Birth Of Queen Victoria
She was born in Keningston Palace in London. Shes the daughter of Edward Duke of Kent. She spoke only German until 3, then learned English and French -
Queen Victorias father dies
Victoria was only 8 months old when her father passed away. She was then raised by her mother and Louisa Lehzen. This made Victoria become Queen at the age of 18 -
Inherits the Throne
Took after her Uncle William, He passed away. Lord Chambelin and Marquis Coyngham went to Kensinton Palace to tell Victoria that he had passed away. She was only 18. -
Corination
The corination lasted about 5 hours. At the end Victoria went to Buckingham Palace to Westminster Abbey in full state procession. After she went back to the Palace and wrote in her journal that it was the proudest moment of her life, This was the begingin of her regin. -
Wedding
She married Prince Albert. They married at St. James Palace. Prince Albert was Victorias cousin. They had 9 children, 4 boys and 5 girls -
First born child
Victorias first child was a girl. Her name was Victoria Aledaide Mary Princess Royal. She often complained about motherhood and continued to have8 more children -
Irish Famine
Happen in Ireland, It devastaded Ireland from 1845-1850. A horrific plaque attacked the potato crop which led to death and disease, Over 1 million people died from starvation and epidemic diseases -
Thokmas Edison Era
Thomas Edison only went to school for 3 months and then became homeschooled. He was homeschooled by his mother. He grew up to be a world famous inventor, he invented the lightbulb in 1879 -
Albert died
He died from typhoid fever at the age of 42. Victoria went into mourning and fell into a deep depression. She turning the appartment he died into a shrine at Windsor -
Battle of Gettysburg
This was the greatest battle that happen in Pennsylvania. It lasted 3 days. It ended on July 3rd -
Queen Victoria opens Parliment
Queen Victoria opend parliment in Westminister. After mourning for 4 years from major public apperances. She wore all black and a long black veil. -
Suez Canal opens
When the Suez Canal opend it connected the Mediterranean and Red sea. It made traveling and trading by sea between the East and West faster. Befor the Suez Canal people would have had to go around Africa -
Mark Twain Published "The Adventures of Huckleberry finn"
This novel condems slavery and racism. It is considerd one of the Great American Novels. -
Golden Jubilee
This event celebrated Queen Victorias 50 year regin. She wore a simple black dress and a white bonnet. She refused to wear a crown -
Henry Ford finishes 1st car
He built a quadricylce in his shed to get the idea. It took him 3 years. His wife was his biggest believer. -
Queen Victorias Death
She died in the Asborn house. She died at the age of 81. When she died she was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, this put an end to her 64 year regin
