Maria Carolina of Austria
1752–1814 (age 62)
Biography
Maria Carolina of Austria (1752–1814) was a powerful political figure who served as regent and wielded considerable influence over the affairs of state. As a member of the House of Habsburg, she played a crucial role in navigating the turbulent political landscape of late eighteenth-century Europe.
Her tenure as regent demonstrated her political acumen and commitment to her realm during a time of significant change. Maria Carolina died in 1814 and was honored with burial in the Imperial Crypt, a testament to her importance within the Habsburg dynasty.