Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755. She became the queen of France and faced criticism for the moral shortcomings of the monarchy during the French Revolution.

Marie Antoinette was born on November 2, 1755.

Marie Antoinette's family alliance is strengthened as she becomes the Archduchess of Austria by marrying Louis-Auguste, the Dauphin of France.

The phrase 'Let them eat cake' is often attributed to Marie Antoinette, but it actually appeared in Jean-Jacques Rousseau's autobiographical work before her arrival in France. There is no evidence that she ever uttered it.

Marie Antoinette married the heir to the French throne, Louis-Auguste, Duke of Berry and Dauphin of France, by proxy on April 19, 1770. The official wedding ceremony took place at the Palace of Versailles on May 16, 1770.

Marie Antoinette married Louis-Auguste, Duc de Berry and Dauphin of France at the Palace of Versailles, adopting the French version of her name, Marie Antoinette.

Marie Antoinette marries Louis XVI of France in Vienna at the age of 14 in a grand ceremony, as part of a diplomatic arrangement to establish an alliance between Austria and France.

In 1774, Marie Antoinette became the Queen of France. This event marked a significant transition in her life and had a major impact on the history of France.

Upon the death of Louis XV, the dauphin ascended the throne as King Louis XVI of France and Navarre with Marie Antoinette as his queen consort.

King Louis XVI gave Marie Antoinette the Petit Trianon, allowing her to renovate it to suit her own tastes.

A cozy relationship between Austria and France is established.

Holy Roman Emperor Joseph II met his sister and her husband at the Château de la Muette, where he discussed the unconsummated royal marriage and intervened to finally consummate it.

Marie Antoinette's daughter, Marie-Thérèse Charlotte, Madame Royale, was born at Versailles on 19 December 1778.

The Peace of Teschen, signed on 13 May 1779, ended a brief conflict and resulted in French mediation at the insistence of Marie Antoinette's mother, with Austria gaining the Innviertel territory.

Queen Marie Antoinette of France gives birth to her first child, daughter Marie-Thérèse, eight years after she married Louis XVI of France.

Marie Antoinette gave birth to Louis Joseph Xavier François, Dauphin of France, on 22 October 1781.

Beaumarchais's play The Marriage of Figaro premiered in Paris, and it was allowed to be publicly performed due to the queen's support, despite initially being banned by the king. The play was a disaster for the image of the monarchy and aristocracy.

Louis XVI bought the Château de Saint-Cloud from the Duc d'Orléans in the name of his wife, Marie Antoinette, which was unpopular and damaged the public's image of the queen even further due to its high cost and the public disapproval of a Queen of France independently owning a private residence.

Marie Antoinette gave birth to her second son, Louis Charles, which led to doubts about the parentage of the child and a decline in the queen's reputation.

Marie Antoinette's last child, Marie Sophie Hélène Béatrix, was born, but tragically lived only eleven months.

At Marie Antoinette's urging, the Parlement was exiled to Troyes, worsening the political situation.

The May Edicts issued by Louis XVI were opposed by the public and parliament, contributing to the political unrest.

Marie Antoinette played a key role in the reinstatement of Jacques Necker as Finance Minister, which was a popular move. She accepted Necker's proposition to double the representation of the Third Estate in an attempt to check the power of the aristocracy, despite her own worries about the potential consequences.

The scandal of the diamond necklace tarnishes Queen Marie Antoinette's reputation.

On October 1, 1789, during the French Revolution, the queen was received at a royalist banquet at Versailles. This event was denounced and considered a symbol of insult, leading to further tensions during the revolution.

Marie Antoinette established secret negotiations with Honoré Gabriel Riqueti, Comte de Mirabeau, a significant lawmaker in the assembly, at the château de Saint-Cloud on 3 July 1790. This alliance aimed to restore the king's authority and navigate the complexities of the Revolution.

Marie Antoinette and her family were prevented from leaving Paris to attend Easter mass by a crowd and the Garde Nationale, strengthening her resolve to leave Paris for personal and political reasons.

The royal family, with the assistance of several individuals, planned to escape from Paris on the night of June 20, 1791. However, they were apprehended by Revolutionary forces at Varennes and escorted back to Paris.

The royal family attempted to escape to the royalist stronghold of Montmédy, posing as the servants of an imaginary Russian baroness, but were arrested less than 24 hours later at Varennes, leading to a significant loss of support for the king.

Leopold's and Francis II's strong action on behalf of Marie Antoinette led to France's declaration of war on Austria, resulting in the queen being viewed as an enemy.

The attack on the Tuileries on 10 August 1792 forced the royal family, including Marie Antoinette, to take refuge at the Assembly.

Princess de Lamballe, a loyal companion of Marie-Antoinette, was executed by a Parisian mob on September 3, 1792. She refused to take an oath against the monarchy and her head was paraded on a pike outside Marie-Antoinette’s windows.

The monarchy was abolished on 21 September 1792, marking a significant event during the French Revolution in which Marie Antoinette was involved.

Marie Antoinette, the last Queen of France, was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.

Marie-Antoinette was brought before the Revolutionary tribunal on October 14, 1793.

Marie Antoinette found guilty, sentenced to death, and executed by guillotine.

Marie Antoinette, the Queen of France during the French Revolution, was executed by guillotine on October 16, 1793, amidst political turmoil and public unrest.

During the Bourbon Restoration, the bodies of Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI were exhumed and given a Christian burial at the Basilica of Saint-Denis.

A production related to the spectacular public life of Marie Antoinette was held at Loeb Drama Center from September 1, 2012 to September 29, 2012.

In 2020, a silk shoe that belonged to Marie Antoinette was sold in an auction at the Palace of Versailles for 43,750 euros ($51,780), reflecting the enduring fascination with her personal belongings.

In 2022, a television series dramatized the story of Marie Antoinette, showcasing her continued relevance in popular culture and historical narratives.