Birthday: November 2, 1755 (Scorpio)
Born In: The Hofburg, Vienna, Austria
Birthday: November 2, 1755 (Scorpio)
Born In: The Hofburg, Vienna, Austria
Marie Antoinette was the queen of France and Navarre from 1774 to 1792. She is considered a major historic figure and is said to have been the biggest force in provoking the ‘French Revolution.’ Born as the daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa, Marie was married to Louis-Auguste who ascended the throne as Louis XVI of France in 1774. Marie, who became the Dauphine of France upon her marriage, was conferred the title ‘Queen of France and Navarre’ when her husband became the king. When she was newly married into the royal household, the French people adored her for her beauty and charm. However, the public sentiment towards her began to change when she was suspected of harboring sympathy for France’s enemies and for her utter lack of concern for people’s welfare. The public outrage towards the queen increased when her ignorance led to the beginning of the ‘French Revolution’ in 1789. The French public started demanding the monarchy to be brought down. They also demanded a trial in Paris to be faced by the unpopular king and his wife. When the monarchy was overthrown, both the king and the queen were sentenced to death and executed at the guillotine.
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Also Known As: Maria Antonia Josepha Johanna
Died At Age: 37
Spouse/Ex-: Louis XVI of France (m. 1770–1793)
father: Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor
mother: Maria Theresa (m. 1736–1765)
siblings: Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria, Archduchess Maria Anna, Archduchess Maria Carolina of Austria, Archduchess Maria Elisabeth of Austria, Archduchess Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria, Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria, Archduke Charles Joseph of Austria, Archduke Ferdinand of Austria-Este, Archduke Maximilian Franz of Austria, Duchess of Teschen, Duke of Breisgau, Holy Roman Emperor, Joseph II, Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor, Leopold II, Maria Carolina of Austria, Maria Christina
children: Dauphin of France, Louis Joseph, Louis XVII of France, Marie Thérèse of France, Princess Sophie Hélène Béatrice of France
Born Country: Austria
Empresses & Queens Austrian Women
Died on: October 16, 1793
place of death: Paris, France
Ancestry: Austrian French
Cause of Death: Execution
City: Vienna, Austria
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The quote "Let them eat cake" is often attributed to Marie Antoinette, although there is no concrete evidence that she actually said it. It symbolizes her perceived indifference towards the struggles of the French people, as it suggests she was unaware of the widespread poverty and hunger.
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