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Edward Oxford

Failed assassin of Queen Victoria (1822–1900)

  • Fame49.9
  • Momentum1.1
  • Wikipedia4.5K
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Lived 1822–1900, aged 78
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  • Era
    1822–1900
    Aged 78
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Updated 2026-06-30

Edward Oxford was an English man who attempted to assassinate Queen Victoria in 1840. He was the first of seven unconnected people who tried to kill her between 1840 and 1882. Born and raised in Birmingham, he showed erratic behaviour which was sometimes threatening or violent. He had a series of jobs in pubs, all of which he lost because of his conduct. In 1840, shortly after being dismissed from yet another pub, he purchased two pistols and fired twice at Queen Victoria and her husband, Prince Albert. No-one was hurt.

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49.9
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Momentum1.1
Historical10.0
Source confidence60.0
Completeness40.0
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