Random facts
How old was Marie Antoinette when she married Louis XVI?
14 years old
How many siblings did Marie Antoinette have?
14 siblings, and she was the youngest of 15 siblings.
Famous quote?
"Let them eat cake"
How did Marie get to France if she was from Austria?
Marie was an Austrian princess who married Louis XVI through her family.
How much did she spend overall on just fashion?
Around $3.6 million
What was rumored to be another reason for the beheading of Marie?
Incest was accused by her son.
Maries nickname(s) as a kid?
Toinette or the little one.
What kids' cartoon featured Marie Antoinette?
Mr. Peabody and Sherman.
Why was she continuously blamed for Frances' problems?
Her Austrian background made her a convenient target for those who sought to blame her for the nation's financial and social problems
What hairstyle did Marie popularize?
Marie Antoinette popularized the "poufs", which were not just hairstyles but elaborate hair constructions adorned with flowers, feathers, and other embellishments.
What U.S. city was named after Marie Antoinette?
Marietta, ohio.
Maries parents?
Holy Roman Emperor Francis I and Empress Maria Theresa.
Who played Marie in the live-action movie, "Marie Antoinette"?
Kirsten dunst
How did Marie die?
She was guillotined on October 16, 1793, for crimes against the state.
What was Maries style?
Marie Antoinette embodied the Rococo style with intricate details, pastel colors, and feminine motifs like frills, ruffles, and lace.
What trial was she found guilty of treason in?
Revolutionary tribunal.
True or false: Did Marie have adhd?
False: Although highly rumored that the queen had adhd due to her short attention span and little interest in learning, there's no factual proof she had any learning disabilities.
What pop star dressed up as Marie in her "Vogue" performance?
Madonna
What did Marie do during the revolution?
Marie Antoinette actively opposed reforms and sought to preserve the monarchy, ultimately contributing to its downfall. She secretly communicated with foreign allies and attempted to flee France, which backfired, and she later became a symbol of the revolution's excesses and was executed
Who was her clothes designer?
Marie Jeanne Bertin, known as Rose Bertin, saw her career as a dressmaker take off when the young Queen Marie Antoinette made her her “Minister of Fashion”.
How many children did she have who survived to adulthood?
Although she had 4 children, only one survived until adulthood.
What is Marie Antoinette's birthday?
November 2nd, 1755.
How many movies include Marie Antoinette?
26
True or false: During the revolution, did she ever try to leave?
True: In 1791, she and the royal family attempted to flee France, but were recognized and returned to Paris.
Why did she wear a wig?
They represented her identity as an Austrian, a French royal, and an individual in unwelcoming circumstances, allowing her agency and elegance.