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title: "Inauguration of Queen Victoria"
year: 1837
country: "United Kingdom"
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startDate: "1837-01-01"
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# Inauguration of Queen Victoria

> Victoria's accession marked the start of the British Empire's apex and a 63-year reign that defined an era of industrial and imperial expansion.

## Summary

In government and politics, inauguration is the process of swearing a person into office and thus making that person the incumbent. Such an inauguration commonly occurs through a formal ceremony or special event, which may also include an inaugural address by the new official.

## Sources

- [Inauguration](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Inauguration) - Wikipedia

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