Political happenings under queen Victoria's rule: -Even though there were several reforms, Women were unable to vote -Ireland was an integral part of the United Kingdom throughout that era -Britain’s political process was representative, not democratic. -The working class in England started to soar during this time. -in 1837, Queen Victoria the first ascended to her throne. -From 1839-1842, The opium war was fought between England and China -During this time, the united kingdom remained a
Sir Joseph Lister in known as the “father of modern surgery” and was one of the renowned surgeon in the Royal Society, Britain’s renowned society of scientists. Joseph’s father, Joseph Jackson Lister was also an amateur scientist and corrected the lens in the microscope which provided a clearer image which earned him a place in the royal society. Born in Upton, England it seems to be that his medical insight came to him quite naturally. Joseph started his career as a house surgeon and work in University
They establish 'La Banque Commerciale de Maurice' which starts business on 1 September 1838 in premises situated at the Rue de Paris (now Sir Seewoosagur Street) in the capital, Port Louis. In 1839, Queen Victoria grants a Royal Charter to the newly established bank for a period of twenty years under the name of 'The Mauritius Commercial Bank' (MCB). The charter is renewed every twenty years until 18 August 1955 when the Bank becomes a limited liability