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Maria Theresa

Monarchs and Rulers

Maria Theresa was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position in her own right.

Facts
Birth Year
1717 1
Birth Date
1717-05-13 1
Death Date
1780-11-29 1
Classification
Gender
Female 1
Role
Role (category)
Monarch / Royalty 1
Connections

In Era

The Early Modern Period, Eras
Source Maria Theresa (Wikipedia)

Participant In

War of the Austrian Succession, Events

The war was fought over Maria Theresa's own right to inherit the Habsburg throne; she is its central claimant, not a general participant.

Source Wikipedia: War of the Austrian Succession
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Originated In

Vienna

Also in Geography Atlas: where this subject originated.

Sources
1. Maria Theresa (Wikipedia)
Wikimedia Foundation
  • Lead section
    was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780
  • Infobox (born)
    13 May 1717
  • Infobox (died)
    29 November 1780
  • Maria Theresa: Gender
    Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 - 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position in her own right.
  • Wikipedia biography, role/occupation stated in lead section (w-bbfill-history3-0927)
  • lead paragraph and infobox
    Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 - 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position in her own right.
  • In Era: The Early Modern Period, lead paragraph, lifespan
    Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 - 29 November 1780) was the ruler of the Habsburg monarchy from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position in her own right.
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Wikidata: Maria Theresa
Wikidata Q12967752, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)View the Source
Wikipedia: War of the Austrian Succession
WikipediaParticipant In: War of the Austrian Succession, Lead section
Quote, Participant In: War of the Austrian Succession, Lead section
Its immediate cause was the right of Maria Theresa to inherit Austria. This was challenged by a coalition between France, Prussia, and Bavaria, while Maria Theresa was backed by Great Britain, the Dutch Republic, and Hanover, collectively known as the Pragmatic Allies.
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