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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette (1755-1793) was the last Queen of France before the French Revolution. Born an Archduchess of Austria, she married Louis-Auguste, the future Louis XVI of France, at the age of 14. Her extravagant lifestyle and perceived indifference to the plight of the French people made her a symbol of the excesses of the monarchy. She was executed by guillotine in 1793.

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The Timeline

1755 — 2023

  1. 1755

    Birth of Marie Antoinette

    Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755, in Vienna, Austria, as Maria Antonia Josepha Johanna, the 15th child of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa.
  2. 1767

    Betrothal to Louis-Auguste

    Marie Antoinette was officially betrothed to Louis-Auguste, the Dauphin of France, strengthening the alliance between Austria and France.
  3. 1770

    Marriage to Louis-Auguste

    Marie Antoinette married Louis-Auguste on May 16, 1770, at the age of 14, becoming the Dauphine of France.
  4. 1774

    Becomes Queen of France

    Upon the death of King Louis XV, Louis-Auguste ascended to the throne as Louis XVI, making Marie Antoinette the Queen of France at the age of 18.
  5. 1781

    Birth of First Child

    Marie Antoinette gave birth to her first child, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte, on December 19, 1778. Her second child and first son, Louis Joseph, was born on October 22, 1781.
  6. 1785

    The Diamond Necklace Affair

    The Diamond Necklace Affair scandal erupted, damaging Marie Antoinette's reputation and fueling public dissatisfaction with the monarchy.
  7. 1789

    French Revolution Begins

    The French Revolution began, leading to the eventual downfall of the monarchy. Marie Antoinette and her family were forced to leave Versailles and move to the Tuileries Palace in Paris.
  8. 1791

    Flight to Varennes

    Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI attempted to escape France and reach Austria but were captured in Varennes and brought back to Paris.
  9. 1792

    Imprisonment in the Temple

    The royal family was imprisoned in the Temple, a medieval fortress in Paris, after the monarchy was abolished on August 10, 1792.
  10. 1793

    Trial and Execution of Louis XVI

    Louis XVI was tried and executed by guillotine on January 21, 1793. Marie Antoinette became a widow and continued to be held in captivity.
  11. 1793

    Trial of Marie Antoinette

    Marie Antoinette was put on trial by the Revolutionary Tribunal, accused of treason and other charges. She was found guilty and sentenced to death.
  12. 1793

    Execution of Marie Antoinette

    Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793, at the Place de la Révolution in Paris.
  13. 1830

    Posthumous Rehabilitation

    Marie Antoinette's reputation began to be rehabilitated in the 19th century, with historians and writers portraying her in a more sympathetic light.
  14. 1956

    Marie Antoinette in Popular Culture

    The film "Marie Antoinette" was released, starring Norma Shearer, which contributed to the Queen's enduring legacy in popular culture.
  15. 2006

    Sofia Coppola's "Marie Antoinette"

    Director Sofia Coppola released her film "Marie Antoinette," starring Kirsten Dunst, offering a modern and stylized portrayal of the Queen's life.
  16. 2023

    Marie Antoinette's Legacy

    Marie Antoinette remains a significant historical figure, symbolizing the complexities of the French monarchy and the tumultuous period leading up to the French Revolution.

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