Maria Theresa
Holy Roman Empress
Maria Theresa Rank
About Maria Theresa
She became the only woman in history to rule the Habsburg dominions. The territories under her reign included Hungary, Austria, Transylvania, Bohemia, Milan, Mantua, Lodomeria and Galicia, Parma and the Austrian Netherlands. She has been praised for her introduction of medical, educational, institutional, law and economic reforms.
Family Life
She was born to Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbuttel and Holy Roman Emperor Charles VI. She had two younger sisters: Maria Anna and Maria Amalia.
She was married to Francis I, formerly the Duke of Lorraine, from 1736 until his death in 1765. They had 15 children.
Criticism
She has been criticized for being intolerant of other faiths apart from Catholicism, which she practised. She was particularly hateful of the Jews.
Death
She died on 29 November 1780.
Maria Theresa Rank
Maria Theresa photo gallery
Viewers of Maria Theresa, also viewed
F.A.Q. about Maria Theresa
When is her birthday?
Maria Theresa's birthday is on May 13, 1717.
In how many days is her birthday?
María's birthday is in 17 days
How old was María when she died?
She was 63 years old.
When did she die?
She died in November 29, 1780.
How old would she be today?
Maria Theresa would be 306 years old if she was alive today.
Where was María from?
She was born in Vienna.