Marie Antoinette

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Marie Antoinette (November 2, 1755October 16, 1793) was an Archduchess of Austria and a Queen of France.

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[edit] Birth

Marie Antoinette was born in Vienna, Austria, on November 2, 1755. Her parents were Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor and Maria Theresa of Austria. She had two older brothers who were also Holy Roman Emperors:

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

[edit] Marriage and Children

Marie Antoinette was married in Versailles, France, to Louis XVI of France on May 16, 1770.

[edit] Death

Marie Antoinette was executed in Paris, France, on October 16, 1793. She was buried in the Saint Denis Basilica.

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