Marie Antoinette (nov 2, 1755 – oct 16, 1793)
Description:
The Queen of France from 1774 to 1792, known for her extravagant lifestyle and perceived indifference to the plight of the French populace. She was born Maria Antonia Josepha Joanna in Vienna, Austria, and married Louis XVI in a political alliance between Austria and France. Her reign was marked by the escalating financial crisis of the French monarchy and the increasing social unrest that eventually led to the French Revolution.Added to timeline:
Date:
nov 2, 1755
oct 16, 1793
~ 37 years