Maria Theresa implemented significant reforms that strengthened Austria's central authority and modernized its administration. She improved the education system by establishing compulsory schooling and reformed the tax system to make it more equitable, which increased state revenues. Additionally, she invested in infrastructure, enhancing roads and trade, and promoted economic development through various initiatives, ultimately laying the groundwork for Austria's future growth.
Maria Theresa of Austria (in German, her name is Maria Theresia). Maria Antoinette's father was Francis I of Austria who was the Holy Roman Emperor.
He tricked Maria Theresa of Austria into allowing his army entrance into her borders as part of an alliance, but turned on her and overtook the province of Silesia
Maria Theresa and Phillis Wheatley are important for different reasons. Maria Theresa, who was Marie Antoinette's mother, was archduchess of Austria. Phillis Wheatley was a very intelligent slave who was a poet. Her first poem was published at the age of 12.
Maria Theresa kept in touch with Marie Antoinette with many letters, giving her marriage advice and criticizing her on issues such as her behavior and lack of ability to "inspire" her husband.
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Maria Theresa, archduchess of Austria was the eldest daughter of Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel.
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She was born and she died in Vienna, Austria.
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Maria Theresa was the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire which comprised Austria, Hungary, Bohemia among other European possessions.
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Maria Theresa lived in Vienna, Austria during the 18th century. She was a monarch or Empress of the Hapsburg dynasty. She also was the mother of Marie Antoinette.