Maria Theresa of Austria
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Summary
Maria Theresa of Austria was born on May 13, 1717[1], in Vienna[2]. She died on November 29, 1780[3], in Vienna[4]. She worked as an aristocrat[5], monarch[6], and politician[7]. She ranks in the top 0.33% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (71,822 views/month, #3,322 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Place of birth: Hofburg Palace[9]
- Place of burial: Imperial Crypt[10]
- Father: Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor[11]
- Mother: Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[12]
- Spouse: Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[13]
- Child: Archduchess Maria Elisabeth of Austria[14], Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria[15], Archduchess Maria Carolina of Austria[16], Joseph II, Holy Roman Emperor[17], Maria Christina, Duchess of Teschen[18], Archduke Charles Joseph of Austria[19], Archduchess Maria Amalia of Austria[20], Leopold II, Holy Roman Emperor[21], Archduchess Maria Johanna Gabriela of Austria[22], Archduchess Maria Josepha of Austria[23], Maria Carolina of Austria[24], Ferdinand Karl, Archduke of Austria-Este[25], Marie Antoinette[26], Archduke Maximilian Francis of Austria[27]
- Country of citizenship: Habsburg monarchy[28]
- Native language: German[29]
- Field of work: central government[30], politics[31]
- Position held: Prince-Elector[32], King of Bohemia[33], Apostolic King of Hungary[34]
- Religion or worldview: Catholic Church[35]
- Sex or gender: female[36]
- Family: House of Habsburg[37]
- Noble title: duke[38], Duke of Brabant[39]
- Commons category: Maria Theresa of Austria[40]
- Cause of death: stroke[41]
- Start time: 1717[42]
- End time: 1780[43]
- Point in time: 1717[44]
- Family name: Habsburg[45]
- Given name: Maria Theresia[46], María Teresa[47], Mária[48], Terézia[49]
- Topic's main category: Category:Maria Theresa[50]
- Commons gallery: Maria Theresia von Österreich[51]
- Work location: Vienna[52], Olomouc[53]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Maria Theresa of Austria include Terezín[54], a municipality of the Czech Republic[55], in Czech Republic[56]; Maria Theresa thaler[57], a coin type[58], founded in 1741[59]; Military Order of Maria Theresa[60], an order[61], in Habsburg monarchy[62], founded in 1757[63]; Theresian Military Academy[64], a military academy[65], in Austria[66], founded in 1751[67], headquartered in Burg Wiener Neustadt[68]; Maria-Theresien-Platz[69], a square[70], in Austria[71], founded in 1888[72]; Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana[73], a criminal code[74]; Budapest District VI[75], a district of Budapest[76], in Hungary[77], founded in 1873[78]; and Cadastre Teresian[79], a cadastre[80], in Duchy of Milan[81].
Why It Matters
Maria Theresa of Austria has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[82] She is known by 150 alternative names across languages and contexts.[83]
Entities named for her include Terezín[54], a municipality of the Czech Republic[55], in Czech Republic[56]; Maria Theresa thaler[57], a coin type[58], founded in 1741[59]; Military Order of Maria Theresa[60], an order[61], in Habsburg monarchy[62], founded in 1757[63]; Theresian Military Academy[64], a military academy[65], in Austria[66], founded in 1751[67], headquartered in Burg Wiener Neustadt[68]; Maria-Theresien-Platz[69], a square[70], in Austria[71], founded in 1888[72]; and Constitutio Criminalis Theresiana[73], a criminal code[74].
FAQs
Where was Maria Theresa of Austria born?
Maria Theresa of Austria was born in Vienna[2].
Where did Maria Theresa of Austria die?
Maria Theresa of Austria passed away in Vienna[4].
Who were Maria Theresa of Austria's parents?
Maria Theresa of Austria's father was Charles VI, Holy Roman Emperor[11]. Maria Theresa of Austria's mother was Elisabeth Christine of Brunswick-Wolfenbüttel[12].
Who was Maria Theresa of Austria married to?
Maria Theresa of Austria's spouses include Francis I, Holy Roman Emperor[13].
What did Maria Theresa of Austria do for work?
Maria Theresa of Austria worked as an aristocrat[5], monarch[6], and politician[7].