Complete the sentence about Maria Theresa with the correct year: The couple were married on 12 February ______ at the Augustinian Church in Vienna.

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: A. 1736

Maria Theresa became ruler of the Habsburg monarchy in 1740 and also held the titles of Duchess of Lorraine and Holy Roman Empress by marriage. She married Francis Stephen on 12 February 1736 at the Augustinian Church in Vienna. Before that, France had demanded he give up the Duchy of Lorraine, and he was promised Tuscany in exchange.

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