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Victorian Accomplishments The Victorian Era is represented by Queen Victoria. She was born in 1819 and became Queen of England in 1937 when she was only 18 years old. Victoria ruled until she died in 1901, after 64 years as Queen. The Victorian Era was a time in England’s history when there was political stability and strict cultural norms. Regarding political stability, as we know, it is hard to get things done if the person in charge is changing every few years. For example, during Queen Victoria’s reign, there were 7 different kings in Germany and 18 different presidents in the United States. The Victorian Era comes with a lot of accomplishments. Technological accomplishments: 1. The Rumford Stove, invented by Sir Benjamin Thompson, was considered a better technique than the open fire. It was an expensive stove but it saved much fuel, used in large kitchen and it was considered very efficient because it could cook more in the same time.

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Victorian Accomplishments

The Victorian Era is represented by Queen Victoria. She was born in 1819 and became

Queen of England in 1937 when she was only 18 years old. Victoria ruled until she died in

1901, after 64 years as Queen.

The Victorian Era was a time in England’s history when there was political stability and strict cultural norms. Regarding political stability, as we know, it is hard to get things done if the person in charge is changing every few years. For example, during Queen Victoria’s reign, there were 7 different kings in Germany and 18 different presidents in the United States.

The Victorian Era comes with a lot of accomplishments.

Technological accomplishments:

1. The Rumford Stove, invented by Sir Benjamin Thompson, was considered a better technique than the open fire. It was an expensive stove but it saved much fuel, used in large kitchen and it was considered very efficient because it could cook more in the same time.

2. The steamboats, invented by Thomas Newcomen, were a way of transportation used by the higher class and a development of war. It improved transportation and made ocean travelling more easy.

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3. The phonograph, invented by Thomas Edison, was the first recording device that could reproduce the sound recordings. It was also used by the higher class.

4. Sun pictures were invented by Fox Talbot. With the help of these pictures, it was the only time people could see their queen. By that time, they were the size of a modern credit card.

Medical accomplishments:

1. The Stethoscope was invented by Rene Laennec. It is a medical device used for the listening of internal body parts of the human body or animals. It was a major discovery in the medical field and it was considered very helpful.

2. The Antiseptics were invented by Joseph Lister. Because the open wounds made it easy for germs

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to get into the body, Lister created the antiseptic spray which was used in operating theatres during surgery to keep the wounds clean.

3. The Contact lens were created by Adolf Fick. They were made out of glass and designed to cover the entire eye. They were one of the few things that helped someone to see clearly at that time.

4. The X-ray was discovered by Wilhelm Conrad who actually invented it accidentally. After he realized what he has created, he started to test it on his wife’s hand and realize that it can be a crucial discovery in the medical field.