Maria Theresa I of Austria
1717-1780Maria Theresa I of Austria, born in 1717, was one of the most influential figures in European history in the 18th century.
Maria Theresa I of Austria, born in 1717, was one of the most influential figures in European history in the 18th century.
Maria Theresa I of Austria, born in 1717, was one of the most influential figures in European history in the 18th century.
Daughter of Emperor Charles VI, she inherited the throne at the age of 23, becoming the only female ruler of the Habsburg Empire.
During her reign, she implemented significant administrative and economic reforms, as well as promoting education and culture.
Her legacy endures as one of the most prominent queens in European history..