Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria, was named in honor of Queen Victoria (1819-1901). Queen Victoria reigned as the monarch of the United Kingdom and Ireland from June 20, 1837, until she died in 1901. Despite being just under 5 feet tall, Victoria was a towering figure in the history of the monarchy, profoundly influencing what is now known as the 'Victorian Times,' an era that spanned 63 years and 216 days.