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Which British monarch's name appears at the base of all four dials on London's Big Ben?

Question #151585. Asked by psnz.
Last updated Aug 13 2024.
Originally posted Aug 13 2024 8:12 PM.

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The clock tower was built during Queen Victoria's reign so the dedication at the base of each dial has her name on it.
At the base of each dial is the Latin inscription DOMINE SALVAM FAC REGINAM NOSTRAM VICTORIAM PRIMAM, which means "O Lord, keep safe our Queen Victoria the First".

link https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Ben
Response last updated by BigTriviaDawg on Aug 13 2024.
Aug 13 2024, 8:13 PM
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