Queen Victoria was the longest-reigning monarch in British history, heralding an era of progress and luxurious refinement in the 19th century.
Florence Nightingale was a pioneer in modern nursing, recognized for her heroic service during the Crimean War.
Hiram Maxim was an American inventor and engineer, renowned for his development of the first self-powered machine gun, the Maxim Gun, and contributions to the early electric light industry.