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What does the marriage of Louis and Marie Antoinette unites what to the countries?
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Who was Louis xvi wife?
Louis XVI's wife was Marie Antoinette, an Austrian Archduchess.
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.
Who was Louis 16th Queen?
Marie Antoinette.
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.
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 kings Louis wife?
Louis XVI wife was Marie Antoinette
Where was Marie Antoinette actually from?
Marie Antoinette was a princess from Austria, who married King Louis XVI of France in order for the two countries; Austria and France, to form alliances.
Why did the European countries support Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette?
Because they believed in absolute monarachy, meaning that they wanted the Louis to be king and no one else.
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.
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.
