Historical Figures

Marie-Antoinette of Austria (1755 -1793)

Queen of France in 1774, and daughter of Holy Roman Emperor Francis I. Imprudent, enemy of the reforms, it made itself unpopular (affair of the necklace). She influenced Louis XVI to oppose the Revolution. He was criticized for his links with foreign countries. Incarcerated in the Temple after August 10, 1792. She was guillotined, showing great dignity, on October 16, 1793.