Queen Victoria

About Queen Victoria

Queen Victoria, reigning from 1837 to 1901, was the monarch of the United Kingdom and Empress of India, presiding over a period of immense industrial, cultural, political, scientific, and military change, defining the entire era that bears her name. Her long reign cemented the global reach and political authority of the British Empire, securing her a high historical ranking at #309 in MIT's Pantheon project.

Despite this significant historical importance, Queen Victoria's modern internet attention appears disproportionate when contrasted with other figures. She accrued 6.8 million Wikipedia views in 2025, which, relative to her HPI rank, translates to an overattention factor of +16x compared to the historical baseline. Interestingly, this level of attention far surpasses that of historically more influential figures like Johannes Kepler (#141 importance), who garnered under 500,000 views last year.

Furthermore, interest in the Queen is on the upswing, evidenced by an 8.2% year-over-year increase in pageviews, with a notable 67% surge in momentum between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, suggesting current cultural resonance beyond her established historical weight.