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The Australian state of Victoria was named after England's Queen Victoria who, in 1837, at the age of 18, succeeded her uncle, William IV, to the throne to become the last monarch of the House of Hanover.
At the time when Victoria separated from New South Wales, the colonies of Australia were still under British rule. Queen Victoria was the reigning monarch of the time, so it was prudent to honour her by naming a state after her.
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For whom were the Victoria falls named?
After the English Queen Victoria
What is Victoria named after?
The Australian state of Victoria is named after Queen Victoria.
What is after Victoria?
The Australian state of Victoria is named after Queen Victoria.
What state capitals in Australia were named after queens?
No Australian state capitals were named after queens.The states of Victoria and Queensland were named after Queen Victoria.
What is Victoria Principal's maiden name?
Actress Victoria Principal is the daughter of Victor Principal, after whom she was named.
What state in Australia is named after an English kings wife?
Victoria was named after Queen Victoria
Who is the most famous Victorian?
Queen Victoria, for whom the Victorian era was named.
Who is Victoria named after?
by David Livingstone by John Hanning Speke
For whom was the state of Georgia named?
The state of Georgia was named after King George, who ruled England when Georgia was colonized.
Why is it called the Victoria desert when it is not in Victoria?
Although the great Victoria Desert is not in the state of Victoria, it would have been named after the reigning monarch at the time of its discovery. This was Queen Victoria.
Who was the leader of the new born vampires?
If the question is about the Twilight series, Victoria was their leader, assisted by a newborn named Riley whom she converted.
Why was Victoria called Victoria?
Victoria was named after Queen Victoria of Britain. At the time when Victoria separated from New South Wales, the colonies of Australia were still under British rule. Queen Victoria was the reigning monarch of the time, so it was prudent to honour her by naming a state after her.
