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Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette ruled as the Queen of France during the reign of Louis XVI and the French Revolution. When the Revolution brought an end to the French monarchy, Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine. She has become a popular historical figure due to her outrageous fashion sense and supercilious attitude, commemorated through many books and films.

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Why was Marie Antoinette so subjected to public scrutiny?

because she was one of the main causes of France's downfall, which lead to main horrid and disastrous times of the French revolution.

What did Marie Antoinette advise Louis XVI to do?

Marie Antoinette did not have much influence over Louis XVI. However, she did play a large role in his deciding to try and flee the country (Flight to Varennes).

What was the attitude of king Louis XVI and Marie Antoinette towards the spending of money during the french revolution?

They wasted the money without caring how they used and even if they didn't need something they would buy it without hesitation the king and queen of France acted as if the money grew from trees.

Marie Antoinette was Hapsburg and she was from?

She came from one of the most important royal houses of Europe, the House of Habsburg, and she herself grew up in Vienna until she was 14.

What was the primary job of Marie Antoinette?

To be the submissive, not politically involved, heir baring wife of Louis XVI.

Was Marie Antoinette considered ugly?

Absolutely not. She was considered a breathtaking beauty at the time.

Where did Marie Antoinette and her husband live after they got married?

They had lived in The palace of Versailles when they were the Dauphine and the Dauphin. And when they got married, they lived still lived in the Palace of Versailles!

Why did the people want Louis the XVI and Marie Antoinette to go to Paris?

The French people wanted them to observe the problems that they were having with simple survival.

Where did Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI live together after they got married?

After their marriage they resided at the Palace of Versailles in Versailles France. King Louis, apparantly understanding his wifes strong desire for privacy and perhaps attempting to alleivate her boredom which seemed to lead to extravagant spending gave her the Petit Trianon for her amusement. The Petit Trianon is a small chateau on the grounds of the Palace of Versailles. So private was the Queen that it was rumored that none could visit her chateau without her express permission, not even the King himself. Later, she purchased the Chateau de Saint-Cloud from the duc d'Orleans. She had thought to leave it as an inheritance for her children. The Chateau overlooks the Sienne and Marie Antoinette was convinced that the fresh country air was healthier for her and her children. She immediatly set about remodeling the Chateau. It is safe to assume that she spent a good deal of her time at the Chateau away from the public view which was becoming more disdainful of her by the day. The purchase of the Chateau did nothing to help her popularity for it was considered shocking for a Queen to own a private residence away from the King.

What are facts about Marie Antoinette?

Marie Wore Purple Shoes To The Execution And Wasn't Allowed To Wear Her mourning Dress.

Was Marie Antoinette generous?

that's a very philosophical question- some say that she said 'let them eat cake' because she didn't care that the peasants didn't have enough money to buy cake, nor the ability, but others say that she said it because she wanted the poor to be allowed to eat the cake. either way, the people didn't like it, so she was decapitated.

Where can i find cheap marie antionette costumes?

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Why was the 'Necklace Affair' important to Marie Antoinette?

Because it became her downfall. The whole affair did not include her at all, but she was impersonated by an actress (who was actually a prostitute who looked a lot like her) and the French had already heard such ridiculous rumours about their queen that this sham seemed believable. The French wanted to believe in the wickedness of Marie Antoinette, even though she was perfectly innocent.

How did Louis 16th and Marie Antoinette lead an extravagant life?

They did not live a very extravagant life, especially not Louis XVI. He only liked to go hunting and work at the forge. He did not care too much about clothing and his dressers handled all matters concerning his wardrobe. Marie Antoinette did have a very strong focus on vogues, and no only concerning fashion. She also had gardens designed around her Petit Trianon (which had been a present from Louis XVI and had been build by Louis XV) and she had the hameau build.

Though, all together, they did not spend half as much as their predecessors.

Louis XIV had designed the absolute monarchy since he strongly promoted the Divine Rights of Kings which meant Kings had royal absolutism. This was also called the old regime (ancien regime). Louis XVI was born at Versailles and since he was raised according to this regime, he couldn't think of any other way of being a King. This was normal to him, as it had been to his predecessor Louis XV (his grandfather). Marie Antoinette came from the Austrian court (and Austria was an Empire, so not a monarchy). It was decided long before she was shipped of to France that she would marry the French dauphin, and so she was taught all the important etiquette rules of the French court and how the royals were to live.

They both were raised in a world where money was always around and there was always enough of it.

What are the Details of Marie Antoinette and Louis xvi wedding?

A few details:

- Her wedding dress had been made too tight, causing it not entirely to be closed at the back.

- when she had to sign the marriage certificate she caused a blot of ink to fall on the document. It is still to be seen today.

- the bourgeoisie were promised a spectacular display of fireworks in celebration of the wedding, but a heavy storm caused the fireworks to be cancelled. 132 people died in the uproar the storm had caused. Marie Antoinette and Louis XVI donated a lot of money to the families of the deceased.

Compare Marie Antoinette princess of Versailles by Kathryn Lasky to now?

Could you write that in simpler words? ( Funny thing, I have the book in my lap at this very moment! )

What happen to the children of Marie-Antoinette?

Well, she had four children, two girls and two boys. A brief summary: Her oldest daugther grew up, her first son died as a child, her second son died in prison, and her youngest daughter died as a baby. For a more detailed description: The oldest, Marie-Therese, was the only member of the royal family to survive the revolution. She was taken to Vienna. She went on to marry and died at the age of 72. Marie Antoinette's second child, a son (the Dauphin), died when he was not yet 8. Her third child, also a son, became Dauphin after his brother's death. He died in prison when he was only ten years old. The last child, another daughter, died a little less than a month before her first birthday.