Marie Antoinette's Milestones

Marie Antoinette was the last Queen of France before the French Revolution, remembered for her extravagance and as a symbol of royal excess, ultimately executed by guillotine in 1793.
1755

Birth

Marie Antoinette was born in Vienna, Austria, to Empress Maria Theresa and Emperor Francis I.

Family November 2, 1755
1770

Sent to France

Left Austria for France to marry the Dauphin, Louis-Auguste.

Other April 21, 1770 - May 16, 1770

Marriage to Louis XVI

Married Louis-Auguste, future King Louis XVI of France, at Versailles.

Relationship May 16, 1770
1774

Extravagant court life

Known for her lavish spending and influence at the French court.

Other January 1, 1774 - January 1, 1789

Became Queen of France

Became Queen of France upon Louis XVI's accession to the throne.

Achievement May 10, 1774
1778

Birth of first child

Gave birth to her first child, Marie Thérèse, Princess of France.

Family December 19, 1778
1781

Birth of Dauphin Louis-Joseph

Gave birth to Louis-Joseph, Dauphin of France.

Family October 22, 1781
1789

Storming of the Bastille

The French Revolution began, threatening the monarchy.

Other July 14, 1789

Women's March on Versailles

Forced to move from Versailles to Paris by revolutionary crowds.

Other October 5, 1789
1791

Flight to Varennes

Attempted escape from Paris with the royal family; captured at Varennes.

Other June 20, 1791 - June 21, 1791
1792

Imprisonment

Imprisoned in the Temple Tower during the revolution.

Other August 13, 1792 - October 16, 1793
1793

Trial and conviction

Tried and convicted of treason by the Revolutionary Tribunal.

Other October 14, 1793 - October 16, 1793

Execution

Marie Antoinette was executed by guillotine in Paris.

Other October 16, 1793