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Many places In England are named after Queen Victoria because she was the reigning Monarch during the Industrial revolution. During her reign things like the Great Exhibition (The Crystal Palace), the railways etc. were built. Also, she ruled the British Empire and was self-proclaimed Indian Empress. It's similar to schools named after Presidents etc. in America.
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Was the great Victoria desert named after queen Elizabeth?
No, it was named after Queen Victoria. Obviously.
What does VR stand for on Sherlock Holmes?
It stands for Victoria Regina (Latin for Queen Victoria) Queen of England at that time.
Queensland was named after which English Queen?
The state of Queensland in Australia was named in honour of Queen Victoria of the United Kingdom, who, in 1859, signed the Letters Patent, which declared that Queensland was now a separate colony from New South Wales.
Is gueen Elizabeth related to Queen Victoria?
Queen Victoria is Queen Elizabeth 2's great-great grandmother.
Who became queen of England in 1837?
England hasn't had its own queen since Elizabeth 1 over 400 years ago. In 1853, Queen Victoria was queen of the United Kingdom (which includes England), queen of the British Empire and Empress of India.
Why is great Victoria desert named after Queen Victoria?
The Great Victoria Desert is named for the British monarch Queen Victoria.
Was the great Victoria desert named after queen Elizabeth?
No, it was named after Queen Victoria. Obviously.
What is Victoria named after?
The Australian state of Victoria is named after Queen Victoria.
Why is there a market named after Queen Victoria?
Named by David Livingstone in 1855 in honour of Queen Victoria
Who is Victoria Peak named after?
Queen Victoria
Where did the name Victoria Falls come from?
The first European to see the Falls was David Livingstone in November 1855 and named them in honour of Queen Victoria
What is after Victoria?
The Australian state of Victoria is named after Queen Victoria.
Who was the Victoria cross medal named after?
Queen Victoria
Which capitals are named after queen Victoria?
Victoria and Regina
What was Queen Victoria first daughter called?
Queen Victoria's first daughter was named Victoria, or Vicky
Who where the Victoria falls named for?
Dr. David Livingstone named Victoria Falls after British Queen Victoria.
Why is one of the deserts in Australia also named Victoria?
The Great Victoria Desert which is named for Queen Victoria.
