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Marie Antoniette

Marie Antoniette was borned in Wien in 1755. She was daughter of Maria Theresa and Francis the 1st. As 14 years old she was married with the king - Louis the 16th. Togheter they got 2 boys and 2 girls. She was not very popular in France. She had a great life at the top of the monarchy. The same year the revolution started, the oldest son died when he was 8 years old. Then the 4 years old Louis was going to be the king. But when the family were arrested, then childeren also came in prison. Marie Antoniette had to see his husbonds execution. Few months later, she was self executed. A couple of years later, Louis died.