Louis Marries Marie Antoinette - May 16, 1770
Today in History, Louis, the French dauphin married Marie Antoinette, who was the daughter of Austrian Archduchess, Maria Theresa. The people had hoped that this marriage would strengthen the relationship between Austria and France, who were at this time enemies.
Marie was the one who said, "Let them eat cake" in response to the impoverished French. She did not appear to want to strengthen the ties between France and Austria, and she was a strong influence over her husband. Both died by being executed by the guillotine and were Marie was accused of treason.
Source: History.com-Louis Married Marie Antoinette
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