Maria Theresa

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    Maria Theresa (Maria Theresia Walburga Amalia Christina; 13 May 1717 – 29 November 1780) was ruler of the Habsburg dominions from 1740 until her death in 1780, and the only woman to hold the position suo jure (in her own right). She was the sovereign of Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Galicia and Lodomeria, the Austrian Netherlands, and Parma. By marriage, she was Duchess of Lorraine, Grand Duchess of Tuscany, and Holy Roman Empress.

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    About Maria Theresa

    Maria Theresa was a powerful ruler who reigned for 40 years, starting in 1740. She was the only woman to hold the position of Holy Roman Emperor in her own right. Her father, Emperor Charles VI, died on 20 October 1740, leaving behind a weakened and impoverished state.

    Maria Theresa's Area of Expertise

    Maria Theresa's expertise lies in her ability to rule vast territories, including Austria, Hungary, Croatia, Bohemia, Transylvania, Mantua, Milan, Galicia and Lodomeria, the Austrian Netherlands, and Parma. She was also a skilled diplomat, able to navigate complex political landscapes.

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    I geek out on the intricacies of ruling a vast empire, the art of diplomacy, and the history of my reign.

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