Maria Theresa
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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. She was the sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bo
Portrait by Martin van Meytens, 1759
Painting of three-year-old Maria Theresa in the gardens of Hofburg Palace
Archduchess Maria Theresa, by Andreas Møller
Maria Theresa in 1730, by Venetian painter Rosalba Carriera
House of Habsburg
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The House of Habsburg, also known as the House of Austria, was one of the most powerful dynasties in the history of Western civilization. They were best known for ruling vast realms throughout Europe
Maria Theresa
…sign the Mutual Pact of Succession, which gave precedence to the daughters of the elder brother. Her father was the only surviving male member of the House of Habsburg and hoped for a son who would prevent the extinction of his dynasty and succeed him. Thus, the birth of Maria Theresa was a great disappointment to him…
Profile portrait of Leopold I highlighting his "Habsburg jaw", Deutsches Historisches Museum
"PLUS OULTRE", motto of Charles V in French, on a ceiling of the Palace of Charles V in Granada
The original arms of the Counts of Habsburg