A Reign Marked By Danger

Assassination Attempts on Queen Victoria

A Reign Marked by Danger

Queen Victoria's remarkable reign of 63 years was marred by a series of assassination attempts. From Edward Oxford in 1840 to Roderick Maclean in 1882, eight individuals tried to take her life. Fortunately, Victoria survived each attempt, showcasing her resilience and the strength of her monarchy.

The Eight Assassination Attempts

• Edward Oxford (1840): Attempted to shoot the Queen with a pistol loaded with paper and tobacco.
• John Francis (1842): Struck the Queen on the head with a stick.
• John William Bean (1849): Fired a pistol at the Queen but missed.
• James Hamilton (1872): Assaulted the Queen with a walking stick.
• Arthur O'Connor (1872): Fired a pistol at the Queen but missed.
• Roderick Maclean (1882): Fired a pistol at the Queen but was apprehended before hitting her.