2. Early Life
Born on November 2, 1755
Daughter of Maria Theresa, arch-duchess of Austria
and Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor.
Fifteenth child of sixteen
Did not study specific academics
Spent days surrounded by music, dancing, comedic
theatre, and animals
4. Becoming Queen
Arranged marriage to marry Louis XVI, made by
Louis XV
Married oldest son of the King of France
Wedding occurred on May 16, 1770 at the Royal
Chapel in Versailles
Marie was only 14 years old
Louis XV died of smallpox on May 10, 1774, making
Marie queen.
5. Becoming Queen
Marie and Louis had four children
Lifestyle changed after having kids
Spent most of her time alone at home with her
kids.
Accused of the “Diamond Necklace Affair”
French people hate Marie more than ever.
7. Storming of the Bastille
Bastille was stormed on July 14, 1789
Stormed by peasants of France
Peasants felt so much power that they stormed
Versailles, forcing the royal family to move
Louis, Marie, and their family fled Paris, but were
captured by authorities and imprisoned.
9. Final Years
September of 1791- Louis agreed to create a French
Constitution
Marie attempted to convince Austria to intercede on
the French monarchy’s behalf
Resulted in National Assembly charging Louis with
treason
Louis was killed on January 21, 1793 and Marie
became a widow
10. Final Years
Behaved the best she ever had
Marie found guilty
October 2, 1793- Marie executed by guillotine
French’s final revenge
“I’m sorry, I did not mean to.”
Wasn’t afraid to speak for her beliefs
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