The last queen of France before the French Revolution was Marie Antoinette. Born an Austrian archduchess, she married Louis XVI of France and became queen consort in 1774. Her lavish lifestyle and perceived indifference to the plight of the French people made her a target of public disdain and criticism. During the Revolution, as France transitioned from monarchy to republic, she was imprisoned and ultimately tried and executed by guillotine in 1793. Her life and tragic end have become emblematic of the excesses of the monarchy and the societal changes brought about by the revolution.