Maria Theresa of Austria

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Maria Theresa of Austria (May 13, 1717November 29, 1780) was the only female head of the Habsburg Dynasty.

Maria Theresa was born in Vienna, Austria, on May 13 1717. Her parents were Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor and Elizabeth.

Maria Theresa was married to Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor and had 16 children with him. One of these was Marie Antoinette, who was the wife of Louis XVI of France. She was also the mother of two Holy Roman Emperors:

  • Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor
  • Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor

Maria Theresa died in Vienna, Austria, on November 29, 1780.