FAQ About Marie Antoinette

Marie Antoinette was born in 1755 as the 15th child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria. She was raised in the opulence of the Austrian royal court and received an education fitting for a princess of her time, which was focused on arts, music, and etiquette rather than academics. Her early life was largely carefree until she was married off to the future King Louis XVI of France.