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Treaty of Carlowitz
The Treaty of Carlowitz was signed, and resulted in Austria gaining control of Germany. -
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Hapsburg Austria
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Marriage
Maria Theresea married Francis Stephen the Grand Duke of Tuscany. She was very jealous of her husband and his infiedility was the greatest issue in his marraige -
Children
From 1737 to 1756, Maria Theresa had 16 children, 13 who survived infantry. -
Securance of Inheartance
Charles VI fought so that Maria Theresa could have the full rights to the throne -
Co - Rulers
Maria Theresa and Franics where co-rulers of Austria, all though Maria Theresa was superior. -
Archdutchess of Austria
Maria Theresa is named the Archdutchess of Austria, which is the highest title a women can hold. Her husband claims the title of Emperor of Austria untill his death in 1765 -
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Rein of Maria Theresa
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First Women Ruler
Maria Theresa was the first women ruler of Austria -
Coronation
Maria theresa's coranation as archdutchess of Austria. -
Devote Roman Catholic
Maria Theresa was a devote Roman Catholic and believed in religious unity for peaceful public life. She never allowed the Church to interfear with the monarchy. -
Reformed the school system
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Husband's death
When Francis died in 1765, Maria Theresa abandoned all ornate things. She cut her hair short, painted all her rooms black, and dressed in black the rest of her life. Her eldest son took over as the Co- Ruler -
Sickness
Maria Theresa came down with smallpox, a deadly diesease, that cause complecations later in life. -
Death
Maria Theresa dies Novemeber 24, 1780 from complications of a smallpox attack when she was 50. She was 63.