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What was the political purpose of the marriage of Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
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How was the marriage of Louis xvi and Marie Antoinette?
By marrying the heir to the throne, who 4 years later became Louis XVI. She herself was the daughter of the Holy Roman Empress and Archduchess of Austria, so she was by far the most suitable bride.
Who was kings Louis wife?
Louis XVI wife was Marie Antoinette
What was strange about Marie Antoinette's first night of marriage?
They were put to bed by the entire court. The bed was blessed by a priest and everyone expected Louis XVI to make Marie Antoinette his wife (to consummate the marriage). He didn't though and it would take him up to 7 years until he did.
What was the name of the castle that Marie Antoinette was filmed at?
The movie Marie Antoinette was filmed at the Versailles palace located in Versailles, France, which is about 12 miles outside of Paris. This is the actual palace that Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI stayed in during their reign. It was built during the reign of Louis XIV.
Who was the wife of Louis XVI?
Marie Antoinette, an Austrian archduchess.Marie Antoinette.
Who was Louis xvi wife?
Louis XVI's wife was Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Archduchess.
How did Marie Antoinette become Queen?
By marrying the crownprince of France (Louis XVI) who eventually became King (which made her Queen). She was an Austrian Archduchesse (prinsess) and her mother (the empress of Austria) had made a "deal" with the then King of France, Louis XV, to arrange a marriage between the two children. It was out of political reasons the 2 were married off.
Why was King Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette married?
Marie Antoinette married Louis XVI (not xiv) after her parents who were the the leaders of the Holy Roman Empire, and his Grandfather (king Louis XV) arranged their marriage. It was a marriage of convenience for the purposes of joining alliances not for love as the two had never met until after they had already been married by proxy.
Marriage of Louis XVI?
He married the 14 year old Austrian Archduchess Maria Antonia (Marie Antoinette in French) when he was 15 on 16 May 1770.
Who was king when Louis and Marie Antoinette were married?
Louis's grandfather, Louis XV.
Why was she sent to marry Louis XVI?
It was an arranged marriage that Maria Theresa (the mother of Marie Antoinette and Empress of Austria) and Louis XV (the grandfather of Louis XVI and King of France) arranged. Austria and France had been long time enemies and Maria Theresa and Louis XV thought it might do good to their relationship to have their countries united by a marriage of their (grand-)children.
Who was Marie Antoinette's husband?
Louis XVI of France.
