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Did Marie-Thérèse's mother, Queen Marie Antoinette, get executed during the French Revolution?

  • Yes

  • No

  • She died naturally

  • She escaped to Austria

Answer

Yes, Marie Antoinette, the queen of France and mother of Marie-Thérèse, was executed during the French Revolution. She was guillotined on 16 October 1793 after being found guilty of treason. Her death was a major event in the French Revolution and is seen as a symbol of the end of the monarchy.
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