Marie Antoinette – at court
The public only saw her as an arrogant Queen living lavishly—“Mme. Deficit”.
AKA
"Madame Deficit"
Queen Marie Antoinette
Born
1755
Died
1793
Portrait Year
1780
Portrait Age
25
Ceremonial life at court demanded the royals make a grand display of themselves. “Court Dress” was required for state occasions. However, the Queen was known for her preference for simplicity in dress. The hostile public only saw her as a clothes horse, further adding to her unpopularity.
Region
France
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