Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mtvFd_ciI5Y
Maria Theresa was one of the most powerful women in history. She reformed and modernized her empire all while having 16 children, 11 of whom were daughters, all named Maria. While the boys were educated to be world leaders the girls were taught to be good consorts and obedient wives though they often choose not to be. 5 died tragically young, two rested power from their husbands and ruled states, three became great patrons of the arts and one, Marie Antionette became Queen of France and lost her head in the revolution.
In this episode:
Maria Carolina
Maria Johanna Gabriela
Maria Josepha
Maria Carolina, Queen of Naples and Sicily
Maria Antonia, Queen of France
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org
https://www.britannica.com