Marie Antoinette
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Marie Antoinette (November 2, 1755 in Vienna – October 16, 1793 in Paris) was an Archduchess of Austria and a Queen of France and Navarre.
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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. Marie had three children.
[edit] Death
Marie Antoinette was executed in Paris, France, on October 16, 1793. She was buried in the Saint Denis Basilica.
[edit] Images
 Maria Antonia of Austria, Archduchess, aged 12 |
 Marie-Antoinette and her children, oil on canvas, by Elisabeth Vigee-Lebrun, 1787 |
 Marie-Antoinette is taken to execution, 1793, |
 Execution of Marie-Antoionette, 16th October 1793 |
 The last drawing of the queen, by Louis David |
