Queen Victoria was a British monarch who reigned from 1837 to 1901, a period often referred to as the Victorian Era. Her reign marked a time of significant industrial, cultural, and scientific advancements in Britain, and it was a period characterized by the expansion of the British Empire. Queen Victoria's influence extended beyond the UK, as she became a symbol of the values and ideals of her time, including moral strictness, family, and respectability. The era is also noted for the rise of social reform movements and changes in class structures.