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Who was Marie Antoinette and why was she called Window Capet and what does that mean?
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Marie Antoinette was the Queen of France during the French Revolution, wife to King Louis XVI.
After her husband was deposed and France was declared a republic, Louis was officially renamed "Citizen Louis Capet" (Hugh Capet was the founder of the Capetian dynasty of French kings, from which Louis was ultimately descended).
Louis was executed for treason and attempting to surpress the Revolution in 1793. Marie-Antoinette was then officially called "the widow Capet" as a reflection of the fact that her husband was dead - French royalists of course maintained that she was still Queen of France.
Marie Antoinette was herself executed shortly afterwards.
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How did Louis XVI and his wife die?
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine 21 January 1793 as "Citoyen Louis Capet". Marie Antoinette was executed on 16 October 1793
When did Marie Antoinette's mother die?
Marie Antoinette's mother died 1790
What religion was Marie Antoinette?
Marie Antoinette was a roman Catholic.
Marie Antoinette cause revolution?
No Marie Antoinette did not cause the French Revolution.
What was the Production Budget for Marie Antoinette?
The Production Budget for Marie Antoinette was $40,000,000.
Marie Antoinette was known as the widow?
Capet after the death of King Louis XVI.
What was Marie Antoinette called after thedeath of her husband Louis XVI Widow?
When the Royal Family was arrested, its members were stripped of their titles and ordered to revert to an ordinary surname. Bourbon might have been more appropriate, but the name chosen for them was taken from the founder of the dynasty of French Kings, Hugues Capet. so Louis XVI was referred to at his trial as 'Louis Capet', and after his execution Marie-Antoinette became 'La Veuve Capet' - widow Capet.
When did Marie-Gabrielle Capet die?
Marie-Gabrielle Capet died in 1818.
When was Marie-Gabrielle Capet born?
Marie-Gabrielle Capet was born in 1761.
Give the nickname of no the favourite of Marie Antoinette the queen of France?
She had a lot, like Madame Deficit, Widow Capet, and more that are hard to memorize. ~SKH
What was Marie Antoinette's last name?
During her life she has had several. She was born as an Arch Duchess, and when she married Louis XVI (future King of France) her title was Dauphine (crownprinses). When she became queen, her title of course became Queen. When the royal family was captured and the monarchy overthrown, her title became Mrs. Capet and eventually when her husband Louis XVI was killed, her final title was Widow Capet.
Who was the wife of Louis XVI?
Marie Antoinette, an Austrian archduchess.Marie Antoinette.
How did Louis XVI and his wife die?
King Louis XVI was executed by guillotine 21 January 1793 as "Citoyen Louis Capet". Marie Antoinette was executed on 16 October 1793
How do you say Marie Antoinette in French?
Marie Antoinette
Is Marie Antoinette single?
No, Marie Antoinette is not single.
What was Marie Antoinette's execution like?
The name of her executioner was Charles Henri Sanson.
When did Marie Antoinette's mother die?
Marie Antoinette's mother died 1790
