No love for Britain?
After all during the 18th and 19th century British troops pretty much invaded every continent on the map. A nation which forcibly took the largest Empire in history probably deserves a little infamy. The only reason we aren't regarded as evil is usually because people tend to forget about the invading and killing natives side of thing, and focus more on the cultural and technological benefits.
I would say Britain's massive naval dominance certainly upset the balance of power, at least at sea.
The ruler would of course be Queen Victoria. Another lady for the list :P
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