Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress

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Maria Theresa, Holy Roman Empress was one of the most powerful women in history. Her husband and son got to hold the title of Emperor but she was the real power. She reformed and modernized her empire all while having 16 children including Marie Antionette, Queen of France.

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[Lionstar]

Fun fact: during her many childbirths, Maria Theresa would read the state papers and only drop them when the labour pains became too strong. Talk about trying to balance work and family!

[ophelia]

I’ve never seen such a smooth transition to a sponsor

[RicharddtheStar]

OMG she had 16 children in 19 years She was constantly pregnant for almost 20 years straight

[isbeanbee]

Baby Maria Carolina #1: *dies*
Baby Maria Carolina #2: *dies*
Baby Maria Carolina #3: *nervous laughter*

[isabelxy]

Austrian kids know her as the woman who made every kid go to school.

[irawilliams]

You gotta admire this woman who does politics even when she was in the middle of labor

[catherinehu]

My favorite out of Maria Theresa's children is probably Maria Anna, because she really loved science and didn't care about what others said about that. Over all that, she had physical disabilities.

[calliexoxo]

I can't wait to hear about her children. Especially a certain french queen bee ;)

[AlluringVoicesProductions]

So what you're saying is... Maria Theresa was not an anti-vaxxer.

[malthesse]

One of the most interesting monarchs in European history, in my opinion. I highly recommend a visit to Vienna if you are interested in history and the Habsburgs. A beautiful city with so much to see, and the Schönbrunn Palace and its gardens are amazing.

[Galistarwater]

Not sure if this is true, but I heard that she tried to get her dentist work on her teeth at the same time when giving birth so that she could get both pains over and done with quickly.


Great video. I hope that you'll do one on Catherine the Great soon

[shizumaakiyama]

I find funny that most women ruler always been more progressive and just made their countries progress.

[AxelQC]

I did my main paper for AP European history on Marie Theresa. When I went to Vienna, I kept telling my friends all about her. The first thing we see downtown was a giant statue of her, and my friends exclaimed, "Oh, she was a big deal!"

[brendas]

She sounds like a mother who cared enough about her children to risk unpopularity with them, a mother that wasn't trying to be their friend -- but remain their mother. Good for her, we need more of that today.

[wherermytacos]

when she mentioned treaty of versailles for a moment I was like "how long did this person live ?!?"

[dcardigan]

3:18 oh wow, that's a beautifully painted portrait and those are such beautiful blue eyes

[After finishing the video] I have to admit, I feel genuine respect for her and sadness that she succumbed to her illness. It's a little heartwarming though that her children was always with her and they were with her together with her grandchildren at her deathbed. That's some solid familial love.

[ambreeniram]

Sixteen children, wow! She was definitely blessed. A strong empress and a wonderful mother. Wish she had taught the same skills to her daughter Maria Antonia.

[Auron]

Considering how common it was for women to die in childbirth back in the day she was lucky to survive so many pregnancies

[isabelxy]

Maria Theresa would be a theatre kid in the 21st century

[hollyoconnor]

Ruling an empire and being a mother for 16 times?! (Pause) Wow, that's dedication right there!