Women in History · Head-to-head
Queen Victoria vs Susan B. Anthony
Yes — based on their recorded years, Queen Victoria (1819–1901) and Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
Queen Victoria
Queen of the United Kingdom whose 63-year reign defined the Victorian era of industrial and imperial expansion.
Key achievements
- Reigned as Queen of the United Kingdom for over 63 years, one of the longest reigns in British history
- Oversaw a period of significant industrial, scientific, and colonial expansion
- Was granted the title Empress of India in 1876
- Her reign gave its name to the Victorian era of art, architecture, and culture
Fast fact
In 1876 the British parliament granted Victoria the additional title of Empress of India.
Full profile of Queen Victoria →Susan B. Anthony
An American social reformer who played a pivotal role in the women's suffrage movement.
Key achievements
- Campaigned for women's suffrage across the United States for decades
- Collected anti-slavery petitions and organized abolitionist activity as a young woman
- Co-founded organizations advocating for women's legal and voting rights
- Helped lay groundwork for the eventual ratification of the 19th Amendment
Fast fact
Anthony became the New York state agent for the American Anti-Slavery Society in 1856.
Full profile of Susan B. Anthony →Who lived first, Queen Victoria or Susan B. Anthony?
Queen Victoria (1819–1901) lived first, before Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906), based on their recorded years.
Were Queen Victoria and Susan B. Anthony contemporaries?
Yes — based on their recorded years, Queen Victoria (1819–1901) and Susan B. Anthony (1820–1906) were alive at the same time for at least part of their lives.
What do Queen Victoria and Susan B. Anthony have in common?
Both Queen Victoria and Susan B. Anthony are grouped among our Women in History figures and lived during the Age of Revolutions.