The following events occurred in January 1901:
January 22, 1901: Queen Victoria, ruler of the British Empire, dies after a reign of 63 years
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Cross of the Order of Merit of the Prussian Crown
King Edward VII
The following events occurred in February 1901:
February 7, 1901: Netherlands royal wedding of Queen Wilhelmina and Prince Henry
February 22, 1901: The City of Rio de Janeiro sinks as it arrives at San Francisco Bay, drowning 131 on board
February 21, 1901: GK Persei nova seen on Earth after 1,533 years
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