MARIE ANTOINETTE

EARLY LIFE

• Born on November 2, 1755.
• Youngest daughter in her family.
• Godparents were King and Queen of Portugal.

CHILDHOOD

• Described as a simple childhood.
• Poor education.
• Wasn't necessarily perfect when she was young.
• Closest to her sister, Maria.

MARRIAGE TO KING LOUIS

• Smallpox hit her family and killed her sisters.
• Marie had smallpox earlier in life so she was immune.
• This made her the next role suitable to be the queen.
• But she was told that her teeth weren't straight;
• Had to go through oral surgery for 3 months, without anesthesia.

MARRIAGE TO KING LOUIS

• Finally got married on April 19.
• The initial reaction for the marriage had mixed emotions.
• People loved Marie.